Accounting Degree

The accounting program at Tennessee 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 Tennessee colleges that offer accounting degrees.

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Tennessee Wesleyan College

1245 Madison Ave, Memphis, TN

Tennessee Wesleyan College, a nonprofit private institution, offers a variety of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Athens, Tennessee, the school offers a rural setting for students to study in. The school maintains a United Methodist affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Around a thousand students enroll at Tennessee Wesleyan College yearly.

Students may pick from a few areas of study, including:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Interdisciplinary Studies

To be considered for admissions, you may be asked to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit school records, which are then studied by the admissions staff. Students may take either the SAT or ACT exam scores to be considered for admissions at Tennessee Wesleyan College. A score between 780 to 980 on the SAT, or 19 to 24 for the ACT is usually submitted among accepted students. Approximately 80% of all applicant were admitted at Tennessee Wesleyan College, with 39% of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found at twcnet.edu.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $22,000 annually, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students may visit the school's tuition calculator to get a more personalized estimate of costs. Tennessee Wesleyan College may provide financial aid for students that are eligible in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The mascot for Tennessee Wesleyan College is the "Bulldogs", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through oversight by the NAIA. Sports available may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NAIA Division II)
• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Golf (NAIA Division II)
• Lacrosse (NAIA Division II)
• Soccer (NAIA Division II)

Contact information, tuition information, programs, and much more may be accessed on school's website at www.twcnet.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Accounting Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Tennessee Wesleyan College has offered the following programs for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master'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

• Memphis, TN-MS-AR
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $31.64
  • Average Annual Salary: $65820

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

• Memphis, TN-MS-AR
  • Total Employment: 80
  • Average Hourly Rate: $31.72
  • Average Annual Salary: $65970

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

• Memphis, TN-MS-AR
  • Total Employment: 220
  • Average Hourly Rate: $36.88
  • Average Annual Salary: $76700

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