General Accounting at Rio Salado College
If you plan to study General Accounting, take a look at what Rio Salado College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Rio Salado College sits in Tempe, AZ.
During the most recent reporting year, 47 general accounting degrees were granted at Rio Salado College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Rio Salado College
Many students take online classes at Rio Salado College. Among 18,841 students, 8,147 (43%) studied exclusively online and 552 (3%) took at least some classes online.
General Accounting Rankings at Rio Salado College
Rankings can help you compare Rio Salado College’s General Accounting program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Arizona | #2 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arizona | #6 of 15 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #19 of 91 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #21 of 88 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #76 of 896 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #231 of 842 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of General Accounting graduates at Rio Salado College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, General Accounting graduates at Rio Salado College are 68% women (32) and 32% men (15).
General Accounting Associate’s Program at Rio Salado College
Of the 11 associate’s general accounting graduates at Rio Salado College, 64% were women (7) and 36% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Accounting associate’s degree recipients at Rio Salado College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 64% of General Accounting associate’s degree recipients at Rio Salado College, higher than the national average of 37%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for General Accounting Graduates
Students who finish General Accounting program at Rio Salado College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for General Accounting majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Financial Risk Specialists | $127,364 |
| Appraisers of Personal and Business Property | $118,242 |
| Financial Examiners | $117,139 |
| Budget Analysts | $80,859 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $79,222 |
| Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents | $77,212 |
| Tax Preparers | $67,542 |
| Credit Analysts | $66,233 |
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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