Accounting at Orange Coast College
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Orange Coast College sits in Costa Mesa, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 68 accounting degrees were awarded at Orange Coast College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Orange Coast College
Online coursework is an option at Orange Coast College. Among 17,096 students, 2,351 (14%) studied exclusively online and 6,320 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Accounting Rankings at Orange Coast College
Rankings can help you compare Orange Coast College’s Accounting program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #36 of 160 |
| Best Value | California | #37 of 104 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #47 of 103 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #55 of 1,141 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #68 of 159 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #360 of 1,145 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Accounting graduates at Orange Coast College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Accounting graduates at Orange Coast College are 66% women (45) and 34% men (23).
Accounting Associate’s Program at Orange Coast College
Among the 12 associate’s accounting graduates at Orange Coast College, 75% were women (9) and 25% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Accounting associate’s degree recipients at Orange Coast College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 6 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 92% of Accounting associate’s degree recipients at Orange Coast 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 Orange Coast College
The Accounting program at Orange Coast College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Accounting Technology/Bookkeeping | 68 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Accounting Graduates
Those who complete Accounting program at Orange Coast College go on to a range of careers. Here 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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