Accounting & Finance at Southwestern Community College
If you plan to study Accounting & Finance, take a look at what Southwestern Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Southwestern Community College is located in Sylva, NC.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 29 accounting & finance degrees were granted at Southwestern Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Southwestern Community College
Distance learning is available at Southwestern Community College. Among 2,157 students, 735 (34%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 646 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Accounting & Finance Rankings at Southwestern Community College
Use these rankings to compare Southwestern Community College’s Accounting & Finance program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | North Carolina | #8 of 24 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #8 of 36 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #9 of 85 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #17 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #20 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #36 of 45 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Accounting & Finance graduates at Southwestern Community College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Accounting & Finance graduates at Southwestern Community College are 83% women (24) and 17% men (5).
Accounting & Finance Associate’s Program at Southwestern Community College
Of the 10 associate’s accounting & finance graduates at Southwestern Community College, 80% were women (8) and 20% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Accounting & Finance associate’s degree recipients at Southwestern Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 10% of Accounting & Finance associate’s degree recipients at Southwestern Community College, lower than the national average of 34%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Accounting & Finance Graduates
Graduates of the Accounting & Finance program at Southwestern Community College pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Accounting & Finance 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 and Investment Analysts | $82,666 |
| Budget Analysts | $80,859 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $79,222 |
| 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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