Percent Employed & Percent Furthering Their Education
92%
69%
Graduates Employed
23%
Graduates Furthering Their Education
Northwood Tech 2022-2023 Graduate Follow-Up Survey
Employed in Related Field
56%
Employed in a Related Field
Northwood Tech 2022-2023 Graduate Follow-Up Survey
$48,850
Average Yearly Salary
Northwood Tech 2022-2023 Graduate Follow-Up Survey
Careers
Typical positions available after graduation include:
Accountant
Accountants are responsible for creating, organizing, and maintaining the financial records of an organization. They verify that financial records are accurate and prepare financial statements and other reports. Accountants can have additional responsibilities including preparing payroll, filing tax returns, reconciling bank accounts, and advising management.
Tax Accounting Specialist
Tax Accounting Specialists help either individuals or businesses fill out their tax forms properly, advise them about future financial moves that can affect their taxes and file taxes with the appropriate documentation electronically so that your clients receive their refunds as quickly as possible. If an individual is audited, tax accounting specialists handle this audit for them to ensure that an individual gets through the process
Additional opportunities include:
- Accounts Receivable Specialist
- Accounts Payable Specialist
- Payroll Specialist
- Cost Accounting Specialist
- Bookkeeper
- Accounting Manager
Related Programs
Transfer Opportunities
After you complete your Accounting associate degree, continue your education at a university to earn your bachelor’s degree. Northwood Tech has articulation agreements in Accounting with a variety of four-year universities.
Hear From Graduates
"I am so thankful I found the Accounting program at Northwood Tech. I was able to plan my classes around my life and work schedules. The instructors truly cared about making sure I was learning the skills employers are looking for. This degree enabled me to find a higher level position, and the skills I learned have helped me advance in my career."