Accounting Degree

The accounting program at Sampson 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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Sampson Community College

601 S Church St, Winston-Salem, NC

Sampson Community College, located in Clinton, North Carolina, and is a member of the North Carolina Community College System and adheres to the policy that post secondary education should be available throughout the state in the form of open door which allows any student to enter and enroll. The school operates with the intention of providing as many opportunities and as much assistance as possible for its students to ensure that their needs and goals academically, personally and or professionally are met.

Academics

As a comprehensive community college, SCC offers students a variety of programs aimed at workforce development or academic transfer.  Workforce development is achieved through programs that provide career and technical training, allowing students to enter the work force upon completion of a one to two year program, and seek employment with a certificate or degree that demonstrates competency. Academic transfer programs allow students to complete the first two years of a four year education, followed by applying for transfer to a four year institution to complete the final two years and earn a bachelor's degree.

Programs offered include:

• Cosmetology
• Accounting
• Business Administration
• Licensed Practical Nursing
• Criminal Justice

Admissions and Financial Aid

Sampson Community College is an open enrollment institution that allows any individual that completes the application, pays the fees, and provides transcripts to enroll. Students may be required to take a placement exam prior to registration, and are also encouraged to meet with a counselor and participate in new student orientation. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships and is awarded based on need as determined by the applicant's Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Students Enrolled in the Accounting Program

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

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (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

• Winston-Salem, NC
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $33.13
  • Average Annual Salary: $68910

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

• Winston-Salem, NC
  • Total Employment: 280
  • Average Hourly Rate: $46.62
  • Average Annual Salary: $96970

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