Accounting at Highland Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Accounting, consider the program at Highland Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Highland Community College is in Freeport, IL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 23 accounting degrees were awarded at Highland Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Highland Community College
Online coursework is an option at Highland Community College. Among 1,360 students, 174 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 482 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Accounting graduates at Highland Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Accounting graduates at Highland Community College are 65% women (15) and 35% men (8).
Accounting Associate’s Program at Highland Community College
Of the 3 associate’s accounting degrees awarded at Highland Community College, 67% were women (2) and 33% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Accounting associate’s degree recipients at Highland Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Accounting Concentrations at Highland Community College
This Accounting program at Highland Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Accounting | 9 |
| Accounting Technology/Bookkeeping | 14 |
Top-Paying Careers for Accounting Graduates
Students who finish Accounting program at Highland Community College go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-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
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