What jobs can I get? How much can I get paid?
Degrees and certificates in the Accounting program may lead to the following jobs or careers:
Bookkeeping/ Accounting/Auditing Clerk
$15.89
Entry Hourly Wage
Accountant/Auditor[1]
$27.85
Entry Hourly Wage
Tax Examiner/Collector and Revenue Agent[1]
$28.62
Entry Hourly Wage
1 This job may require a bachelor's degree or higher. Please
review current job openings and contact your advisor to review your options.
All data gathered for Dallas/Fort Worth. Source: Dallas College Labor Market Intelligence
Why is This a Good Career Bet?
CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, projects job growth increase of 24% for accountants and auditors, 23% for financial examiners, 19% for financial analysts and 18% for tax preparers.
Many job options are available to people with accounting knowledge and skills, depending on the educational level and experience, including:
- Accounting assistant
- Accounting clerk
- Accounts payable clerk
- Accounts receivable clerk
- Auditor
- Billing clerk
- Bookkeeper
- Budget analyst
- Cashier
- Cost accountant
- Financial analyst
- Financial examiner
- Inventory specialist
- Payroll clerk
- Securities clerk
- Tax accountant
- Tax preparer
- Teller