Accounting at Arapahoe Community College
If you are interested in studying Accounting, consider the program at Arapahoe Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Arapahoe Community College is in Littleton, CO.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 27 accounting degrees were granted at Arapahoe Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Arapahoe Community College
Online coursework is an option at Arapahoe Community College. Among 15,012 students, 2,215 (15%) studied exclusively online and 1,615 (11%) took at least some classes online.
Accounting Rankings at Arapahoe Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Arapahoe Community College’s Accounting program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Colorado | #5 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Colorado | #7 of 17 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #11 of 38 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #17 of 38 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #379 of 1,141 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #518 of 1,145 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Accounting graduates at Arapahoe Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Accounting graduates at Arapahoe Community College are 70% women (19) and 30% men (8).
Accounting Associate’s Program at Arapahoe Community College
Among the 10 associate’s accounting graduates at Arapahoe Community College, 60% were women (6) and 40% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Accounting associate’s degree recipients at Arapahoe Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 40% of Accounting associate’s degree recipients at Arapahoe Community College, below the national average of 46%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Accounting Concentrations at Arapahoe Community College
This Accounting program at Arapahoe Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Accounting | 10 |
| Accounting Technology/Bookkeeping | 17 |
Top-Paying Careers for Accounting Graduates
Students who finish Accounting program at Arapahoe Community College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Accounting majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Treasurers and Controllers | $162,461 |
| Investment Fund Managers | $157,819 |
| Financial Risk Specialists | $127,364 |
| Appraisers of Personal and Business Property | $118,242 |
| Financial Examiners | $117,139 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $82,666 |
| Budget Analysts | $80,859 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $79,222 |
| Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents | $77,212 |
| Financial Managers | $75,665 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.