General Accounting at Madison Area Technical College
If you plan to study General Accounting, take a look at what Madison Area Technical College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Madison Area Technical College is in Madison, WI.
During the most recent reporting year, 45 general accounting degrees were awarded at Madison Area Technical College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Madison Area Technical College
Distance learning is available at Madison Area Technical College. Of 13,641 students, 2,937 (22%) studied exclusively online and 3,333 (24%) took at least some classes online.
General Accounting Rankings at Madison Area Technical College
These rankings give you a sense of how Madison Area Technical College’s General Accounting program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #17 of 36 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #18 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #47 of 143 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #51 of 156 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #214 of 896 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #256 of 842 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for General Accounting graduates at Madison Area Technical College, by degree type.
Program-wide, General Accounting graduates at Madison Area Technical College are 67% women (30) and 33% men (15).
General Accounting Associate’s Program at Madison Area Technical College
Among the 45 associate’s general accounting degrees awarded at Madison Area Technical College, 67% were women (30) and 33% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Accounting associate’s degree recipients at Madison Area Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 28 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 7 |
Minority students account for 38% of General Accounting associate’s degree recipients at Madison Area Technical College, higher than the national average of 37%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for General Accounting Graduates
Students who finish General Accounting program at Madison Area Technical College pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for General Accounting majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Financial Risk Specialists | $127,364 |
| Appraisers of Personal and Business Property | $118,242 |
| Financial Examiners | $117,139 |
| Budget Analysts | $80,859 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $79,222 |
| Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents | $77,212 |
| Tax Preparers | $67,542 |
| Credit Analysts | $66,233 |
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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