Accounting at Palomar College
If you plan to study Accounting, consider the program at Palomar College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Palomar College is located in San Marcos, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 69 accounting degrees were granted at Palomar College.
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Online Class Availability at Palomar College
Online coursework is an option at Palomar College. Among 19,550 students, 5,246 (27%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,667 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Accounting graduates at Palomar College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Accounting graduates at Palomar College are 72% women (50) and 28% men (19).
Accounting Associate’s Program at Palomar College
Among the 18 associate’s accounting degrees awarded at Palomar College, 67% were women (12) and 33% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Accounting associate’s degree recipients at Palomar College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Minority students account for 67% of Accounting associate’s degree recipients at Palomar 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 Palomar College
This Accounting program at Palomar College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Accounting Technology/Bookkeeping | 69 |
Best-Paid Careers for Accounting Graduates
Students who finish Accounting program at Palomar College pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid 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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