Accounting

CIP 52.0301 Certificate Associate

Program Availability

Schools Offering

119

195 total including inactive

States

Across 23 states

Graduates (2023)

1,063

Total completions

Accounting is offered as a certificate and associate program at schools across 23 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are Illinois, Iowa and Arizona.

Career & Cost Overview

Median Salary

$81,680

Accountants and Auditors

Job Growth

+4.6%

10-year projected growth

Median Tuition

$4,622

In-state annual rate

Graduates typically pursue careers as Accountants and Auditors. In-state tuition ranges from $576 to $11,700, and the work is primarily indoor with heavy physical demands — suited for analytical thinkers who enjoy problem-solving.

Graduate Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 275 (25.9%)

Female: 788 (74.1%)

Degree Level Distribution

Certificate: 701 (65.9%)

Associate: 362 (34.1%)

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

Conventional

Enterprising

Investigative

organizing, systematizing, and working with data; leading, influencing, and persuading others; research, analysis, and problem-solving

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

Organization
Data management
Leadership roles
Sales
Conducting research
Solving complex problems

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

✓ Organized

✓ Detail-oriented

✓ Confident

✓ Persuasive

✓ Analytical

✓ Curious

💡 Interests

● Organization

● Data management

● Leadership roles

● Sales

● Conducting research

● Solving complex problems

⭐ Work Values

♦ Active Listening

♦ Speaking

♦ Writing

♦ Achievement

♦ Knowledge

♦ Accuracy

❓ Ask Yourself These Questions

Do you enjoy organizing, systematizing, and working with data; leading, influencing, and persuading others; research, analysis, and problem-solving?

Do you value active listening?

Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?

✓ This Career May Be Great For You If:

• Analytical thinkers who enjoy problem-solving
• Natural leaders who enjoy persuading and influencing
• Detail-oriented individuals who value organization

⚠ Consider These Challenges:

• Those who prefer routine tasks
• Those who avoid public speaking or sales
• Those who dislike repetitive tasks

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Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.