Accounting at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Accounting, you may want to check out the program at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College sits in Perkinston, MS.
During the most recent reporting year, 58 accounting degrees were awarded at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Online coursework is an option at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Among 8,694 students, 2,064 (24%) studied exclusively online and 2,768 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Accounting Rankings at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Use these rankings to compare Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s Accounting program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Mississippi | #5 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #9 of 13 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #75 of 265 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #175 of 265 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #263 of 1,141 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #912 of 1,145 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Accounting graduates at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Accounting graduates at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College are 93% women (54) and 7% men (4).
Accounting Associate’s Program at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Among the 8 associate’s accounting graduates at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, 100% were women (8) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Accounting associate’s degree recipients at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 12% of Accounting associate’s degree recipients at Mississippi Gulf Coast 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 Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
The Accounting program at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Accounting Technology/Bookkeeping | 58 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Accounting Graduates
Students who finish Accounting program at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-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
More about our data sources and methodologies.