Accounting at Blue Ridge Community College
If you plan to study Accounting, you may want to check out the program at Blue Ridge Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Blue Ridge Community College sits in Weyers Cave, VA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 8 accounting graduations were recorded at Blue Ridge Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Blue Ridge Community College
Online coursework is an option at Blue Ridge Community College. Of 3,790 students, 1,138 (30%) studied exclusively online and 1,255 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Accounting Rankings at Blue Ridge Community College
Rankings can help you compare Blue Ridge Community College’s Accounting program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #None of 265 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #None of 1,145 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #None of 21 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #None of 265 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #None of 1,141 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #None of 20 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Accounting graduates at Blue Ridge Community College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Accounting graduates at Blue Ridge Community College are 88% women (7) and 12% men (1).
Accounting Associate’s Program at Blue Ridge Community College
Of the 4 associate’s accounting degrees awarded at Blue Ridge Community College, 75% were women (3) and 25% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Accounting associate’s degree recipients at Blue Ridge Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Accounting Concentrations at Blue Ridge Community College
The Accounting program at Blue Ridge Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Accounting | 8 |
Top-Paying Careers for Accounting Graduates
Students who finish Accounting program at Blue Ridge Community College work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying 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.