Accounting at Front Range Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Accounting, take a look at what Front Range Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Front Range Community College is located in Westminster, CO.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 69 accounting degrees were granted at Front Range Community College.
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Studying Online at Front Range Community College
Many students take online classes at Front Range Community College. Among 21,970 students, 3,990 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,380 (15%) took at least some classes online.
Accounting Rankings at Front Range Community College
Rankings can help you compare Front Range Community College’s Accounting program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Colorado | #4 of 17 |
| Best Value | Colorado | #6 of 17 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #12 of 38 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #13 of 38 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #367 of 1,141 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #421 of 1,145 |
Earnings for Accounting Graduates from Front Range Community College
Graduates of Front Range Community College’s Accounting program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $38,336 |
| 2 years | $39,249 |
| 3 years | $38,054 |
| 4 years | $44,067 |
| 5 years | $46,772 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Accounting graduates from Front Range Community College take home a median $44,067, compared with $40,111 for all Front Range Community College graduates — about 10% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Accounting graduates from Front Range Community College stands at $20,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Accounting graduates at Front Range Community College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Accounting graduates at Front Range Community College are 75% women (52) and 25% men (17).
Accounting Associate’s Program at Front Range Community College
Among the 22 associate’s accounting degrees awarded at Front Range Community College, 73% were women (16) and 27% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Accounting associate’s degree recipients at Front Range Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 32% of Accounting associate’s degree recipients at Front Range 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 Front Range Community College
The Accounting program at Front Range Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Accounting | 69 |
Best-Paid Careers for Accounting Graduates
Students who finish Accounting program at Front Range Community College work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Accounting graduates, 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.