Accounting Degree

The accounting program at Southwest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf 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 Texas colleges that offer accounting degrees.

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Southwest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf (SWCID)

520 E Front St, Tyler, TX

Located in Big Spring Texas, Southwest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf (SWCID) is a public institution that is part of a self-contained town. It is one of the campuses located in the Howard Junior College network, with other campuses of the school found in San Angelo, Lamesa, and Big Spring as well.

The school, which is located at 3200 Ave C in Big Spring, offers ten degrees under the category of liberal arts, 10 degrees under the classification of office administration, 3 types of degrees in the production trades, and one degree program in computer science and engineering. Degrees are also administered for the areas of media training and the construction trades. Students most often major in such disciplines as:

• Sing language translation
• Humanities
• General studies
• Welding
• Property Management
• Computer science
• Printing equipment operation

Most students attending the school are between 18 and 21 years of age. The school’s campus, which is remotely located, is home to approximately 140 students. Of that number, around 80 students are registered as full-time undergraduates. For further information about the programs offered at the SWCID campus, contact the school at 432-264-3700 or call Howard Junior College toll-free at 1-866-HC-HAWKS.

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

• Tyler, TX
  • Total Employment: 820
  • Average Hourly Rate: $35.51
  • Average Annual Salary: $73850

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

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