Accounting at Laney College
If you plan to study Accounting, consider the program at Laney College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Laney College sits in Oakland, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 27 accounting degrees were granted at Laney College.
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Studying Online at Laney College
Many students take online classes at Laney College. Among 9,328 students, 3,075 (33%) studied exclusively online and 2,372 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Accounting graduates at Laney College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Accounting graduates at Laney College are 74% women (20) and 26% men (7).
Accounting Associate’s Program at Laney College
Among the 13 associate’s accounting degrees awarded at Laney College, 85% were women (11) and 15% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Accounting associate’s degree recipients at Laney College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 6 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 85% of Accounting associate’s degree recipients at Laney College, above 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 Laney College
This Accounting program at Laney College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Accounting Technology/Bookkeeping | 27 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Accounting Graduates
Graduates of the Accounting program at Laney College work across a variety of fields. Here are 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
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