Accounting at Wilkes Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Accounting, consider the program at Wilkes Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Wilkes Community College is located in Wilkesboro, NC.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 22 accounting degrees were awarded at Wilkes Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Wilkes Community College
Online coursework is an option at Wilkes Community College. Of 2,593 students, 834 (32%) studied exclusively online and 807 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Accounting Rankings at Wilkes Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Wilkes Community College’s Accounting program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | North Carolina | #2 of 43 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #5 of 265 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #18 of 43 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #45 of 1,141 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #131 of 265 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #770 of 1,145 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Accounting graduates at Wilkes Community College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Accounting graduates at Wilkes Community College are 91% women (20) and 9% men (2).
Accounting Associate’s Program at Wilkes Community College
Of the 6 associate’s accounting degrees awarded at Wilkes Community College, 83% were women (5) and 17% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Accounting associate’s degree recipients at Wilkes Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Minority students account for 17% of Accounting associate’s degree recipients at Wilkes Community College, below 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 Wilkes Community College
The Accounting program at Wilkes Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Accounting & Finance | 22 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Accounting Graduates
Students who finish Accounting program at Wilkes Community College work across a variety of fields. Below 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
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