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WITC will help you prepare for your career goals with examples, experience, and expert support. When you graduate, you will be ready to start your career as a(n):

WITC graduates are true professionals and lifelong learners. Since this program is exactly the same as the first year of the Accounting associate degree, graduates have the option of continuing their education. Some associate degree graduates choose to continue their Accounting education at a university or four-year college. WITC graduates have the opportunity to earn one of six bachelor's degrees online through a unique alliance with Franklin University. WITC graduates also enjoy the opportunity for completing a bachelor’s degree through Capella University.

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Gainful Employment

Accounting Assistant
Degree Type Technical Diploma
Program Code 31-101-1
CIP Code 52.0302
Normal time to complete program 8 months
Program Costs (for entire program completed in normal time) Tuition & Fees Books & Supplies

Total

  $3,764 $1,258

$5,022

Based on program completion between July 1, 2010 and June 30, 2011:
Number of students to complete the program 20
Number of students to complete on time 3
Number of students to complete with student loan debt 14
Median student loan debt for all completers Federal Private  
  $5,165 $0  
Related Occupations by Standard Occupational Classification (SOC)
13-2082.00 Tax Preparers
43-3031.00 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
43-3051.00 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks
43-4011.00 Brokerage Clerks
43-9111.00 Statistical Assistants

Graduate Employment Information

WITC Accounting Assistant Graduate Survey Responses 2009-2010

Number of graduates      20 Employed in related field 11
Number of responses      20 % employed in WITC district 80%
Number available for employment      16 Range of yearly salary $12,000-$30,000
Number employed      16 Average yearly salary $21,698
Percent employed 100%