Contact Information

General Contact

Admissions Office

Financial Aid Office

ACCEPTANCE RATE

nan%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

86%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

16:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

10

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$4,984

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Accounting Degree

The accounting program at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College prepares students for a career as a staff accountant, public accountant, tax accountant, financial analyst, business analyst, financial reporting manager, and controller. The program focuses on accounting and related business functions. Program courses include: accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, legal aspects of accounting, auditing, reporting procedures, statement analysis, planning and consulting, business information systems, accounting research methods, and professional standards and ethics. Get more details below including other Indiana colleges that offer accounting degrees.

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Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

Also known as Pennsylvania Highlands

9910 Dupont Circle Drive East, Fort Wayne, IN

Part of a large-town setting, Pennsylvania Highlands Community College is located at 101 Community College Way near Johnstown, Pennsylvania. The school offers both certificates and two-year degrees and provides extra support to students so they are well-prepared academically.

Transfer programs are offered in such majors as Business Administration, Accounting, General Studies, Education, and Communications. Career programs that confer certificates and associate’s degrees include curriculums that feature training in the culinary arts, welding, medical assisting and pharmacy technology. Courses are also offered to refresh a student’s skills and include an overview of the basics, or reading, writing and math.

Current enrollment for the school stands at around 3,000 students. The school charges in-state students about $7,300 per year while out-of-state residents pay around $10,000 annually. Established in 1994, the school offers financial aid for those students who qualify. One hundred percent of the students enrolled in the school are registered full-time. Retention rate at the institution is just under 55%. For more information about the school’s programs, phone 814-262-6499.

Students Enrolled in the Accounting Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Pennsylvania Highlands offers an associate's degree program in accounting.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male4
Female6

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Asian1
White8
Unknown1

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Students who have completed the Accounting program at Pennsylvania Highlands, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

Accountants

Description

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.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, accountants employment is expected to grow at a rate of 10.7% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

  • Fort Wayne, IN
    • Total Employment: 1
    • Average Hourly Rate: $31.76
    • Average Annual Salary: $66060

Budget Analysts

Description

Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Analyze budgeting and accounting reports.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, budget analysts employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.5% from 2014 to 2024

Credit Analysts

Description

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 decision making.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, credit analysts employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.1% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

  • Fort Wayne, IN
    • Total Employment: 40
    • Average Hourly Rate: $34.87
    • Average Annual Salary: $72530

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The information regarding admissions below may give an overview of the students Pennsylvania Highlands Community College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To support students and graduates, Pennsylvania Highlands Community College may offer services including:

  • Online course work available
  • Remedial courses
  • Counseling assistance
  • Student employment
  • Assistance to find work

Intercollegiate Athletics

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College is a Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NJCAA Division III classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Basketball
  • Track and Field, X-Country
  • Volleyball
  • Bowling
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