Accounting at MiraCosta College
If you plan to study Accounting, take a look at what MiraCosta College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
MiraCosta College is in Oceanside, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 82 accounting degrees were awarded at MiraCosta College.
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Online & Distance Learning at MiraCosta College
Online coursework is an option at MiraCosta College. Among 11,478 students, 5,478 (48%) studied exclusively online and 4,697 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Accounting graduates at MiraCosta College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Accounting graduates at MiraCosta College are 73% women (60) and 27% men (22).
Accounting Associate’s Program at MiraCosta College
Among the 25 associate’s accounting graduates at MiraCosta College, 76% were women (19) and 24% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Accounting associate’s degree recipients at MiraCosta College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 13 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 64% of Accounting associate’s degree recipients at MiraCosta College, higher than 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 MiraCosta College
The Accounting program at MiraCosta College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Accounting | 1 |
| Accounting Technology/Bookkeeping | 81 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Accounting Graduates
Those who complete Accounting program at MiraCosta College go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying 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
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