Accounting & Finance at Wilkes Community College
If you are interested in studying Accounting & Finance, take a look at what Wilkes Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Wilkes Community College sits in Wilkesboro, NC.
During the most recent reporting year, 22 accounting & finance degrees were awarded at Wilkes Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Wilkes Community College
Distance learning is available at Wilkes Community College. Of 2,593 students, 834 (32%) studied exclusively online and 807 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Accounting & Finance Rankings at Wilkes Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Wilkes Community College’s Accounting & Finance program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | North Carolina | #1 of 24 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #2 of 36 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #3 of 85 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #6 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #9 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #24 of 45 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Accounting & Finance graduates at Wilkes Community College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Accounting & Finance graduates at Wilkes Community College are 91% women (20) and 9% men (2).
Accounting & Finance Associate’s Program at Wilkes Community College
Of the 6 associate’s accounting & finance graduates at Wilkes Community College, 83% were women (5) and 17% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Accounting & Finance associate’s degree recipients at Wilkes Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Accounting & Finance associate’s degree recipients at Wilkes 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for Accounting & Finance Graduates
Those who complete Accounting & Finance program at Wilkes Community College go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Accounting & Finance 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 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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