Accounting

Associate Degree

Accounting Careers

Career Outlook

Interested in accounting careers? Have a knack for numbers? We’ll prepare you to work in this highly respected field. Nearly every company and organization has the need for someone with accounting career skills, so you can look forward to a bright future with an Associate Degree in Accounting. Employment in accounting-related occupations is forecast to grow 10% through 2018. And according to the U.S. Department of Labor, the median annual salary for people in bookkeeping and accounting careers is $34,030. Of course, your degree can have a positive effect on your income.

Median annual salaries in the industries employing the largest number of accountants and auditors are...

State government $51,250
Local government $53,660
Insurance carriers $59,550
Management of companies $59,820
Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping and payroll services $61,480

Note that some accounting careers may require an advanced degree and Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.

Career Opportunities

More than two-million Americans hold accounting, bookkeeping and auditing jobs. Jobs are plentiful in the areas of public accounting, payroll, banking, government accounting, bill collection and lending. And due to tremendous growth in the field of healthcare, accounting skills are increasingly in demand in medical offices, hospitals, nursing homes and health insurance companies. And some accounting professionals work independently as consultants. Popular accounting careers include...