Accounting Degree

The accounting program at Martin Community College prepares students for a career as a staff accountant, public accountant, tax accountant, financial analyst, business analyst, financial reporting manager, and controller. The program focuses on accounting and related business functions. Program courses include: accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, legal aspects of accounting, auditing, reporting procedures, statement analysis, planning and consulting, business information systems, accounting research methods, and professional standards and ethics. Get more details below including other North Carolina colleges that offer accounting degrees.

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Martin Community College

100 Athletic St, Mars Hill, NC

Initially named as Martin Technical Institute, Martin Community College is a public comprehensive community college that serves the residents of Martin County, as well as some portions of Bertie and Washington Counties. 

Dedicated to building better futures, MCC provides quality and affordable higher education and training. This college assists students in obtaining the necessary skills for a career, enhancing their competence and gaining initial credits for a four-year degree with the curriculum and continuing education programs. All these are offered in response to the diverse and changing needs of the community. 

Selected programs are offered at the convenience of the students who have part-time or full-time work through distance learning. Moreover, under the Continuing Education program are firefighting, law enforcement, basic skills, and emergency medical services training.

As an institution that has demonstrated strong leadership, constant improvement in programs and services and institutional development, MCC is selected as one of the eight community colleges recognized as "Leader College" by Achieving the Dream: Community Colleges Count in 2010. Similarly, this college also ranked among the top community colleges of the nation published in the Washington Monthly magazine.

MCC also fosters an environment for social interaction and networking to enrich the students’ academic experience. Support services, several clubs and associations such as Phi Theta Kappa honor society (Alpha Chi Gamma chapter), Alpha Beta Gamma business honor society (Kappa Eta chapter), MCC Student Government Association can be found on campus, as well as numerous exciting events and activities designed for all students.

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Students Enrolled in the Accounting Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Martin Community College has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Accountants

Description

Analyze financial information and prepare financial reports to determine or maintain record of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, or other financial activities within an organization.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, accountants employment is expected to grow at a rate of 10.7% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Asheville, NC
  • Total Employment: 810
  • Average Hourly Rate: $32.07
  • Average Annual Salary: $66710

Budget Analysts

Description

Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Analyze budgeting and accounting reports.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, budget analysts employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.5% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Asheville, NC
  • Total Employment: 40
  • Average Hourly Rate: $25.12
  • Average Annual Salary: $52250

Credit Analysts

Description

Analyze credit data and financial statements of individuals or firms to determine the degree of risk involved in extending credit or lending money. Prepare reports with credit information for use in decision making.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, credit analysts employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.1% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Asheville, NC
  • Total Employment: 60
  • Average Hourly Rate: $40.84
  • Average Annual Salary: $84940

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).