Accounting Degree (A.A.S.)

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 3
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/19/2024
Next Re-Certification Date: 3/20/2026

Program Description

This degree program prepares the student for entry-level positions in private business and industry by offering a widen variety of courses in accounting, business, data processing, mathematics, communications, writing, and economics.

Established in 1994

CIP: 52-0302 Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping.

Training Program Type

Vocational

Provider Information

Highland Community College

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Program Contact Info

2998 W. Pearl City Road
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 599-3604

Associated Job Families and Occupations

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

Quality Assurance

Education Information

Associates Degree

104 Weeks ( 980.00 Hours / 64.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$9,024.00
Books$4,450.00
Fees$2,253.00
Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc)$0.00
Total Cost$15,727.00

Financial Aid

  • Pell Grants

Application Procedure

Standard college application

Entry Requirements:

  • HS Diploma/GED
  • Writing - writing sample

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Full-Time Enrollment
  • Part-Time Enrollment
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Night Classes
  • Day Classes
  • Online/E-Learning Instruction

Performance Data

Program: Accounting Degree (A.A.S.)

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 3
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/19/2024
Next Re-Certification Date: 3/20/2026

Program Description

This degree program prepares the student for entry-level positions in private business and industry by offering a widen variety of courses in accounting, business, data processing, mathematics, communications, writing, and economics.

Established in 1994

CIP: 52-0302 Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping.

Provider Information

Highland Community College

View WIOA-approved programs

Program Contact Info

2998 W. Pearl City Road
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 599-3604

Associated Job Families and Occupations

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

Quality Assurance

Education Information

Associates Degree

104 Weeks ( 980.00 Hours / 64.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$9,024.00
Books$4,450.00
Fees$2,253.00
Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc)$0.00
Total Cost$15,727.00

Financial Aid

  • Pell Grants

Application Procedure

Standard college application

Entry Requirements:

  • HS Diploma/GED
  • Writing - writing sample

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Full-Time Enrollment
  • Part-Time Enrollment
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Night Classes
  • Day Classes
  • Online/E-Learning Instruction