Career Pathways offer new ways to achieve your education goals. Instead of studying just one program, the Career Pathways model links related academic programs in a sequence. Each program offers direct job preparation AND a path to the next higher academic program.
The Accounting program provides you with the educational background and training required for entry positions in private business and industry, governmental agencies, and public accounting firms. You will receive a foundation in accounting theory and practice as you learn to perform a variety of business accounting functions.
Pathway Certificate
A Pathway Certificate is an initial set of courses taken from an already approved degree that provides you with a set of specific skills to prepare you for entry-level employment. All credits earned in the pathway certificate can be applied to the diploma.
Investment = Education
- Tax Preparer Assistant
- 12 Credits
- Payroll Assistant
- 13 Credits
Return = Job
| Job Title Examples | Median Salary* |
|---|---|
| Tax Preparer | $50,298 |
| Payroll & Timekeeping Clerk | $38,593 |
Technical Diploma
A diploma is a set of course taken from an already approved degree that provides you with a set of specific skills to prepare you for a job in demand by local employers. All credits earned in the diploma can be applied to the degree.
Investment = Education
- Accounting Assistant
- 34 Credits
Return = Job
| Job Title Example | Median Salary* |
|---|---|
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | $34,633 |
Associate Degree
A two-year, post-high school program with specific course requirements.
Investment = Education
- Accounting
- 66 Credits
Return = Job
| Job Title Example | Median Salary* |
|---|---|
| Accountant | $43,317 |
*Source: EMSI based on annual salary.