Accounting Degree

The accounting program at North Carolina Wesleyan 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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North Carolina Wesleyan College

Also known as NC State University

2101 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC

North Carolina Wesleyan College is a nonprofit private institution located in Rocky Mount, North Carolina and provides a large number of degree programs for students. The school's United Methodist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. North Carolina Wesleyan College has a yearly student enrollment of approximately 1,500.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Security And Protective Services
• Computer And Information Sciences
• Education
• Social Sciences

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. The most common test scores among students admitted to North Carolina Wesleyan College are between 15 to 21 for the ACT exam, or 780 to 990 on the SAT exam. Roughly 60% of all students that applied were accepted at North Carolina Wesleyan College, with 21% of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

Tuition is approximately $27,000 for the year, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students should check the school's net price calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is estimated to be $4,300. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements.

The North Carolina Wesleyan College Battling Bishops participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization. Athletic programs available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)

To see a full list of areas of study, programs, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.ncwc.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Accounting Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. North Carolina Wesleyan College offers a bachelor's degree program in accounting.

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

• Raleigh, NC
  • Total Employment: 5
  • Average Hourly Rate: $33.11
  • Average Annual Salary: $68880

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

• Raleigh, NC
  • Total Employment: 190
  • Average Hourly Rate: $33.55
  • Average Annual Salary: $69780

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

• Raleigh, NC
  • Total Employment: 410
  • Average Hourly Rate: $40.21
  • Average Annual Salary: $83650

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