Accounting at Rio Salado College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Accounting, you may want to check out the program at Rio Salado College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Rio Salado College is in Tempe, AZ.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 47 accounting graduations were recorded at Rio Salado College.
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Studying Online at Rio Salado College
Online coursework is an option at Rio Salado College. Of 18,841 students, 8,147 (43%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 552 (3%) took at least some classes online.
Accounting Rankings at Rio Salado College
These rankings give you a sense of how Rio Salado College’s Accounting program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Arizona | #2 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arizona | #6 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #21 of 107 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #30 of 106 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #226 of 1,141 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #263 of 1,145 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Accounting graduates at Rio Salado College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Accounting graduates at Rio Salado College are 68% women (32) and 32% men (15).
Accounting Associate’s Program at Rio Salado College
Of the 11 associate’s accounting degrees awarded at Rio Salado College, 64% were women (7) and 36% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Accounting associate’s degree recipients at Rio Salado College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
Minority students account for 64% of Accounting associate’s degree recipients at Rio Salado 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 Rio Salado College
The Accounting program at Rio Salado College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Accounting | 47 |
Top-Paying Careers for Accounting Graduates
Those who complete Accounting program at Rio Salado College pursue many career paths. 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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