General Accounting at Northwestern College
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Northwestern College sits in Orange City, IA.
During the most recent reporting year, 14 general accounting degrees were awarded at Northwestern College.
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Studying Online at Northwestern College
Distance learning is available at Northwestern College. Of 1,705 students, 583 (34%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 266 (16%) took at least some classes online.
General Accounting Rankings at Northwestern College
Use these rankings to compare Northwestern College’s General Accounting program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #7 of 20 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #18 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #32 of 100 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #85 of 104 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #296 of 842 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #682 of 896 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for General Accounting graduates at Northwestern College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, General Accounting graduates at Northwestern College are 36% women (5) and 64% men (9).
General Accounting Bachelor’s Program at Northwestern College
Of the 14 bachelor’s general accounting graduates at Northwestern College, 36% were women (5) and 64% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Accounting bachelor’s degree recipients at Northwestern College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 7% of General Accounting bachelor’s degree recipients at Northwestern College, lower than the national average of 35%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for General Accounting Graduates
Graduates of the General Accounting program at Northwestern College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying 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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