Business Accounting One-Year Career Program

This certificate program is designed for persons who desire a concentrated program in accounting and who do not intend to transfer to a four-year institution. Graduates will be prepared to function as office bookkeepers/accountants in a CPA firm or accounting office. All credits are transferable to an associate degree program if the student wishes to pursue further studies. This is a career program and is designed to enable students to seek employment at the program's completion. Students wishing to transfer should consult with their advisor or the Student Success Center regarding specific program and course transfer issues.

Successful completion of this program qualifies a student to apply for a Certificate in Accounting.

Gainful Employment Program Disclosure

Business Accounting (CIP Code 52.0302)

U.S. Department of Labor's Summary Report for :
Business Accounting - Accounting Firm Assistant (SOC Code 13-2082)
http://www.bls.gov/soc/2010/soc132082.htm,
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (SOC Code 43-3031)
http://www.bls.gov/soc/2010/soc433031.htm

Costs of the Program

This rate is an estimate relative to the course selection of the student. Cost is subject to change with increases in course materials and credit fees.

Enrollment Rates

Academic Year 2012 Enrollment rates:  16

Number of Graduates:  10

Percentage of Graduates with student loan debt: 30.0%

Median Loan Debt: $5,250

On-time Graduation Rate: 100%

Job Placement Rate: In compliance with federal government guidelines, job placement rates will be reported once federal methodology for determining rates is developed.

*For privacy reasons, programs with fewer than ten students graduating are not subject to disclosure of this information.