Accounting at Pierce College District
If you plan to study Accounting, consider the program at Pierce College District. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Pierce College District is in Lakewood, WA.
During the most recent reporting year, 31 accounting degrees were granted at Pierce College District.
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Online Class Availability at Pierce College District
Many students take online classes at Pierce College District. Of 8,137 students, 3,808 (47%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,426 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Accounting graduates at Pierce College District, by degree type.
Program-wide, Accounting graduates at Pierce College District are 58% women (18) and 42% men (13).
Accounting Associate’s Program at Pierce College District
Among the 15 associate’s accounting graduates at Pierce College District, 60% were women (9) and 40% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Accounting associate’s degree recipients at Pierce College District.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Minority students account for 40% of Accounting associate’s degree recipients at Pierce College District, lower 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 Pierce College District
This Accounting program at Pierce College District offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Accounting Technology/Bookkeeping | 31 |
Best-Paid Careers for Accounting Graduates
Graduates of the Accounting program at Pierce College District go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Accounting majors, 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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