Accounting at College of Southern Maryland
If you are interested in studying Accounting, you may want to check out the program at College of Southern Maryland. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
College of Southern Maryland sits in La Plata, MD.
During the most recent reporting year, 53 accounting degrees were awarded at College of Southern Maryland.
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Studying Online at College of Southern Maryland
Online coursework is an option at College of Southern Maryland. Of 5,062 students, 1,205 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,529 (50%) took at least some classes online.
Accounting Rankings at College of Southern Maryland
Use these rankings to compare College of Southern Maryland’s Accounting program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Maryland | #3 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maryland | #11 of 19 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #39 of 187 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #108 of 188 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #320 of 1,141 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #472 of 1,145 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Accounting graduates at College of Southern Maryland, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Accounting graduates at College of Southern Maryland are 87% women (46) and 13% men (7).
Accounting Associate’s Program at College of Southern Maryland
Among the 14 associate’s accounting graduates at College of Southern Maryland, 86% were women (12) and 14% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Accounting associate’s degree recipients at College of Southern Maryland.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of Accounting associate’s degree recipients at College of Southern Maryland, 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 College of Southern Maryland
The Accounting program at College of Southern Maryland includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Accounting Technology/Bookkeeping | 53 |
Best-Paid Careers for Accounting Graduates
Graduates of the Accounting program at College of Southern Maryland work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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.