Accounting at Ventura College
If you are interested in studying Accounting, you may want to check out the program at Ventura College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Ventura College is located in Ventura, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 104 accounting degrees were awarded at Ventura College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Ventura College
Distance learning is available at Ventura College. Of 12,222 students, 6,393 (52%) studied exclusively online and 3,862 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Accounting Rankings at Ventura College
Rankings can help you compare Ventura College’s Accounting program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | California | #15 of 104 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #15 of 160 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #27 of 1,141 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #63 of 103 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #90 of 159 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #512 of 1,145 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Accounting graduates at Ventura College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Accounting graduates at Ventura College are 70% women (73) and 30% men (31).
Accounting Associate’s Program at Ventura College
Among the 54 associate’s accounting degrees awarded at Ventura College, 69% were women (37) and 31% were men (17).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Accounting associate’s degree recipients at Ventura College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 32 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 74% of Accounting associate’s degree recipients at Ventura 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 Ventura College
This Accounting program at Ventura College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Accounting Technology/Bookkeeping | 104 |
Top-Paying Careers for Accounting Graduates
Graduates of the Accounting program at Ventura College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Accounting majors, 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
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