Field of Interest
Launch your career in finance or accounting.
Play an important role in the success of any organization. Learn the skills needed to launch a well-paying career in accounting or finance—critically evaluating business practices and making informed decisions to achieve financial goals.
The Right Pathway for You
MCC offers Certificates of Completion and Associate Degrees for this program. Your interests and goals will guide you in selecting the pathway that is ideal for you. You may find a combination of certificates or degrees is the fastest way to realize your dreams.
Certificate
The knowledge and skills acquired while earning a Certificate of Completion (CCL) can help launch you into a new career or energize your current job. Generally requiring fewer credit hours than degrees or transfer programs, a CCL may be your best first step into higher education.
A list of available certificates offered in the Accounting, Banking, and Finance program
| Name |
Type |
Title |
Courses |
|
Certificate of Completion |
CCL |
Accounting |
Pathway Map |
Associate Degree
MCC’s associate degrees enhance your resume and prepare you to enter the workforce with an advantage. Whether you are interested in simply completing basic, required college courses or specializing in a specific area, there’s a degree for you.
A list of available associate degrees offered in the Accounting, Banking, and Finance program
| Name |
Type |
Title |
Courses |
|
Associate in Applied Science |
AAS |
Accounting |
Pathway Map |
Career Opportunities
Successful completion of a degree or certificate within the Accounting, Banking, and Finance program may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Maricopa County-based annual median wages*. Some occupations may require additional education or training. You can click on any occupation to view more detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Analyze financial information and prepare financial reports to determine or maintain record of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, or other financial activities within an organization.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$33.56
Annual Median Wage
$69,822
Annual Job Openings
2,173
Number of People Employed
19,645
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 12.5%
Locate and notify customers of delinquent accounts by mail, telephone, or personal visit to solicit payment. Duties include receiving payment and posting amount to customer's account, preparing statements to credit department if customer fails to respond, initiating repossession proceedings or service disconnection, and keeping records of collection and status of accounts.
Typical Education Level
a high school diploma or less
Hourly Median Wage
$21.72
Annual Median Wage
$45,179
Number of People Employed
6,143
4-Year Employment Growth
Decrease by -8.1%
Compute, classify, and record numerical data to keep financial records complete. Perform any combination of routine calculating, posting, and verifying duties to obtain primary financial data for use in maintaining accounting records. May also check the accuracy of figures, calculations, and postings pertaining to business transactions recorded by other workers.
Typical Education Level
a high school diploma or less
Hourly Median Wage
$23.07
Annual Median Wage
$48,001
Annual Job Openings
2,730
Number of People Employed
20,641
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 4.6%
Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Analyze budgeting and accounting reports.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$37.82
Annual Median Wage
$78,676
Number of People Employed
545
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 9.4%
Analyze credit data and financial statements of individuals or firms to determine the degree of risk involved in extending credit or lending money. Prepare reports with credit information for use in decisionmaking.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$32.04
Annual Median Wage
$66,652
Number of People Employed
2,398
4-Year Employment Growth
Decrease by -1.7%
Determine tax liability or collect taxes from individuals or business firms according to prescribed laws and regulations.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$39.61
Annual Median Wage
$82,392
Number of People Employed
182
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 7.1%
Prepare tax returns for individuals or small businesses.
Typical Education Level
a high school diploma or less
Hourly Median Wage
$20.15
Annual Median Wage
$41,913
Number of People Employed
2,290
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 2.5%
* Career and wage information provided by Lightcast using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources and Lightcast’s proprietary analytical processes. Lightcast’s data covers multiple classes of workers including QCEW, non-QCEW, and those who are self-employed. Disclaimer
Financial Aid
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