General Accounting at Southwestern Illinois College
If you plan to study General Accounting, consider the program at Southwestern Illinois College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Southwestern Illinois College is in Belleville, IL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 6 general accounting graduations were recorded at Southwestern Illinois College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Southwestern Illinois College
Many students take online classes at Southwestern Illinois College. Of 8,492 students, 1,276 (15%) studied exclusively online and 2,280 (27%) took at least some classes online.
General Accounting Rankings at Southwestern Illinois College
Rankings can help you compare Southwestern Illinois College’s General Accounting program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #None of 143 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #None of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #None of 842 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #None of 156 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #None of 41 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #None of 896 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for General Accounting graduates at Southwestern Illinois College, by degree type.
Program-wide, General Accounting graduates at Southwestern Illinois College are 67% women (4) and 33% men (2).
General Accounting Associate’s Program at Southwestern Illinois College
Of the 6 associate’s general accounting degrees awarded at Southwestern Illinois College, 67% were women (4) and 33% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Accounting associate’s degree recipients at Southwestern Illinois College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of General Accounting associate’s degree recipients at Southwestern Illinois College, below the national average of 37%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for General Accounting Graduates
Graduates of the General Accounting program at Southwestern Illinois College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying 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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