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THE CAREER
The field of accounting offers stimulating and challenging work that is constantly evolving. Because accountants spend considerable time 'looking under the hood' of businesses, they also learn how many businesses work. In small companies, accountants handle most aspects of financial transactions. In larger companies they may be more specialized, concentrating on accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll or many other areas. As today's organizations computerize their financial records, today's accountant needs to be technologically savvy.
THE PROGRAMS
Elmira Business Institute offers two choices accounting courses:
Associate Degree Program
This EBI 16-month accounting training program will teach you income control, budgeting, and basic accounting skills. EBI graduates of this course usually work as bookkeepers, cost accountants, tax preparers and accounting clerks.
General Business Accounting Certificate Program
EBI offers accounting classes in an 8–month certificate program will teach you the use of accounting software programs to collect and interpret data. You'll also learn about the important relationship between business administration and technology.
THE JOB OUTLOOK
According to government statistics, there are about 2 million jobs in this industry. The large size of this occupation ensures a large number of job openings. Many opportunities for temporary and part-time work are also available.
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How can I find out more about this career?
| Standard Occupational Code (SOC): |
Job Titles |
Department of Labor O*NET Link |
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code |
| 43-3031.00 |
Accounting Clerk, Accounting Assistant, Accounts Payables Clerk, Bookkeeper, Account Clerk, Accounts Payable Clerk, Accounts Receivable Clerk, Account Receivable Clerk, Accounts Payable Specialist, Accounting Associate |
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3-3031.00 |
52.0301.01 |
What is the total cost of the General Business Accounting Certificate program?
| Current Tuition and Fees |
$23,990.00 |
| Books and Supplies |
$3,000.00 |
What percentage of graduates completed the program in the normal time frame
as published in the catalog?
| Graduated between July 1, 2009 and June 30, 2010 |
36% |
| Total graduation rate reported to U.S. Dept. of Education's IPEDS |
41% |
What percentage of graduates found employment related to their field of study?
| Accrediting Council for Independant Colleges and Schools (ACICS) |
80.9% |
How much student loan debt does a typical graduate have to repay after graduation?
| Median* loan debt for students who graduated between July 1, 2009 and June 30, 2010 (public debt [Title IV loans]). |
$10,880.50 |
(*Median debt represents the mid-point in a list of all students carrying debt.)
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