Accounting at South Plains College
If you plan to study Accounting, take a look at what South Plains College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
South Plains College is in Levelland, TX.
During the most recent reporting year, 15 accounting degrees were awarded at South Plains College.
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Online & Distance Learning at South Plains College
Many students take online classes at South Plains College. Among 9,098 students, 3,019 (33%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,268 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Accounting Rankings at South Plains College
Rankings can help you compare South Plains College’s Accounting program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #17 of 68 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #23 of 106 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #28 of 68 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #40 of 107 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #192 of 1,141 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #564 of 1,145 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Accounting graduates at South Plains College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Accounting graduates at South Plains College are 87% women (13) and 13% men (2).
Accounting Associate’s Program at South Plains College
Of the 4 associate’s accounting graduates at South Plains College, 100% were women (4) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Accounting associate’s degree recipients at South Plains College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Minority students account for 25% of Accounting associate’s degree recipients at South Plains College, 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 South Plains College
The Accounting program at South Plains College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Accounting | 15 |
Best-Paid Careers for Accounting Graduates
Students who finish Accounting program at South Plains 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.