Accounting at Northampton County Area Community College
If you plan to study Accounting, consider the program at Northampton County Area Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Northampton County Area Community College sits in Bethlehem, PA.
During the most recent reporting year, 21 accounting degrees were granted at Northampton County Area Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Northampton County Area Community College
Distance learning is available at Northampton County Area Community College. Among 8,810 students, 3,131 (36%) studied exclusively online and 3,433 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Accounting Rankings at Northampton County Area Community College
Use these rankings to compare Northampton County Area Community College’s Accounting program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #6 of 65 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #34 of 65 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #44 of 187 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #122 of 188 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #381 of 1,141 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #563 of 1,145 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Accounting graduates at Northampton County Area Community College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Accounting graduates at Northampton County Area Community College are 62% women (13) and 38% men (8).
Accounting Associate’s Program at Northampton County Area Community College
Among the 16 associate’s accounting graduates at Northampton County Area Community College, 50% were women (8) and 50% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Accounting associate’s degree recipients at Northampton County Area Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Accounting associate’s degree recipients at Northampton County Area Community 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 Northampton County Area Community College
The Accounting program at Northampton County Area Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Accounting Technology/Bookkeeping | 21 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Accounting Graduates
Students who finish Accounting program at Northampton County Area Community College pursue many career paths. Here are 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.