Accounting at Red Rocks Community College
If you plan to study Accounting, you may want to check out the program at Red Rocks Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Red Rocks Community College is in Lakewood, CO.
During the most recent reporting year, 21 accounting degrees were granted at Red Rocks Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Red Rocks Community College
Distance learning is available at Red Rocks Community College. Of 8,419 students, 1,568 (19%) studied exclusively online and 1,424 (17%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Accounting Graduates from Red Rocks Community College
Graduates of Red Rocks Community College’s Accounting program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $28,598 |
| 4 years | $36,696 |
| 5 years | $46,379 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Accounting graduates from Red Rocks Community College take home a median $36,696, compared with $55,219 for all Red Rocks Community College graduates — about 34% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Accounting graduates at Red Rocks Community College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Accounting graduates at Red Rocks Community College are 71% women (15) and 29% men (6).
Accounting Associate’s Program at Red Rocks Community College
Among the 3 associate’s accounting degrees awarded at Red Rocks Community College, 67% were women (2) and 33% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Accounting associate’s degree recipients at Red Rocks Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Accounting Concentrations at Red Rocks Community College
The Accounting program at Red Rocks Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Accounting | 10 |
| Accounting Technology/Bookkeeping | 11 |
Best-Paid Careers for Accounting Graduates
Graduates of the Accounting program at Red Rocks Community College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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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