Accounting Degree

The accounting program at Saint Paul College – A Community and Technical 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 Minnesota colleges that offer accounting degrees.

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Saint Paul College – A Community and Technical College

226 Park Avenue South, St. Cloud, MN

Established in 1910, Saint Paul College has offered comprehensive learning opportunities to students to enhance their economic opportunity in society. Since its conception, the Saint Paul College has been teaching students a wide spectrum of programs and has been ranked as the #1 community college in the country according to Washington Monthly Magazine in 2010 and 2013.

The school is focused in collaborative learning of the student and it currently has  39 associate degree programs and 60 certificate programs. Today, the school is famous for its healthcare-related  and engineering programs. However, they are also famous for their human resource and management programs.

Saint Paul College is a 520,000 square foot campus nestled in a 30-acre land and offers great facilities to students such as an in-campus bookstore, cafeteria, veteran’s center, health and fitness facilities as well as a student center. On the other hand,  the tuition fee rate of Saint Paul College varies between $162 and $262 per credit depending on the program. However, students can still save if they apply for The Power of YOU program which is a scholarship grant unique only for Saint Paul College.

When it comes to being academically competitive, there were about 856 students who began their foundation with Saint Paul College  and have transferred to a four-year college in 2009. The school is also covered by the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum that give credit to the students’ units from Saint Paul College.

Students Enrolled in the Accounting Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Saint Paul College – A Community and Technical College offers an associate's degree program in accounting.

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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

• St. Cloud, MN
  • Total Employment: 610
  • Average Hourly Rate: $30.52
  • Average Annual Salary: $63480

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

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

• St. Cloud, MN
  • Average Hourly Rate: $34.83
  • Average Annual Salary: $72440

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