Accounting Degree

The accounting program at Tri – County 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 South Carolina colleges that offer accounting degrees.

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Tri – County Technical College (TCTC)

921 Carolina Ave, Sumter, SC

Citizens of Anderson, Oconee and Pickens counties are aware of the Tri-County Technical College which has been “the” college to go to for technical education. Students have benefited in many ways in fulfilling their dreams to work in major enterprises, manufacturing units and service industries. The tri- county Technical College is one of the sixteen dynamic institutions that comprise the nationally recognized South Carolina Technical College System. Today’s world is ever changing and new technology and new ways of management emerge every other day. The aim of this college is to prepare students to be able to not only cope with but also to succeed in whatever career they choose.

The Tri county Technical College provides a number of courses and students can select the classes they wish to take. You can enroll in one of the programs and create a pathway to your future. The aim is to provide students a ticket to the future with excellent training and skills development. It is said that in college you can mold students to face the world – its true – recognizing the potential of students and helping them maximize their skills is one way to prepare them. What you learn in college – remains as a lesson lifelong – this includes technical as well as personality development of the students.

Students Enrolled in the Accounting Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. TCTC has offered the following programs 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

• Sumter, SC
  • Total Employment: 200
  • Average Hourly Rate: $33.24
  • Average Annual Salary: $69140

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).