Accounting Degree

The accounting program at Northern New Mexico 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 New Mexico colleges that offer accounting degrees.

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Northern New Mexico College

Also known as UNM - Valencia

280 La Entrada, Los Lunas, NM

Northern New Mexico College is a comprehensive institution that serves both Hispanic and Native Americans in Española and El Rito, New Mexico. It is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools to award two-year and four-year degree programs in any of the following areas: business administration, teacher education, nursing, radiography, biology, and engineering.

With the goal to help students succeed, NNMC provides affordable and holistic learning opportunities to diverse populations in response to the educational, cultural and economic needs of the community. In total, there are about 70 Baccalaureate Degree, Associate Degree and Certificate programs offered for the students under the following colleges: Arts and Sciences; Community, Workforce & Career Technical Education; Education; Nursing and Health Sciences; and Developmental Studies.

Focused on the students, this school provides them with the necessary skills and guides them to determine and realize their goals through its academic programs, non-curricular activities and administrative support. NNMC also offers online courses delivered in an effective and timely manner. Career workshops and trainings for continuing education, and dual credit programs are also available in this college.

Graduates are assisted in finding the right opportunities and achieving their goals by individual consultations, job application basic training, assessment, career exploration, job postings and career fairs every 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

• Albuquerque, NM
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $32.26
  • Average Annual Salary: $67090

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

• Albuquerque, NM
  • Total Employment: 240
  • Average Hourly Rate: $35.01
  • Average Annual Salary: $72820

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

• Albuquerque, NM
  • Total Employment: 80
  • Average Hourly Rate: $37.16
  • Average Annual Salary: $77290

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