Accounting Degree

The accounting program at Wayne 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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Wayne Community College

2828 Croadsaile Drive Suite 200, Durham, NC

About
Wayne Community College, located in Goldsboro, North Carolina, was founded in 1957 as the Goldsboro Industrial Education Center with all students being part time students until 1962.  Full time courses were originally offered in drafting, auto mechanics, electronics and nursing. Over the next few years additional locations were opened, expanding the school's service area. In 1964 the school was renamed Wayne Technical Institute, and three years later became Wayne Community College to represent its new focus and mission and growing importance and role in the community. The school is one of the many that comprise the North Carolina Community College System and maintains a steady growth rate in enrollment.

Academics
As a comprehensive community college the school offers a variety of programs and services that allow for academic transfer or career training. Academic transfer programs allow students to complete the first two years of a four year education at WCC followed by transfer to a four year college or university to complete the final two years and earn their bachelor's degree. Career training programs provide an  education in a specific industry or field that allows the student to enter the workforce as a qualified professional upon completion. Such programs take between one and two years to complete and confer a degree or certificate upon completion.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Business Administration
• Early Childhood Education
• Medical Assisting
• Cosmetology

Admissions and Financial Aid
Any student interested in enrollment at WCC may enter by completing the application for admission and paying the associated fees. Students are encouraged to supply previous transcripts and test scores, and may be required to take a placement exam prior to registration. Financial aid is available in the form of loans and grants and distributed based on need as determined by the information provided by the student on their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Aid must be applied for prior to each academic year.

Students Enrolled in the Accounting Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Wayne Community College has offered the following degree 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

• Durham-Chapel Hill, NC
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $37.59
  • Average Annual Salary: $78180

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

• Durham-Chapel Hill, NC
  • Total Employment: 130
  • Average Hourly Rate: $36.10
  • Average Annual Salary: $75080

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

• Durham-Chapel Hill, NC
  • Total Employment: 150
  • Average Hourly Rate: $32.67
  • Average Annual Salary: $67950

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