Palo Alto College (PAC) - Accounting
Accounting
A program that prepares individuals to practice the profession of accounting and to perform related business functions. Includes instruction in 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, professional standards and ethics, and applications to specific for-profit, public, and non-profit organizations. Get more details and student breakdown below, including other Texas schools that offer an accounting degree. Students at Palo Alto College who have completed this program in 2010-2011 have received the following degrees:
- Associate
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Breakdown of Students That Completed the Accounting Program
The table below lists the number of students that have completed the accounting program at the Palo Alto College for the 2010-2011 academic year.
Overall

| Total | |
|---|---|
All Students | 17 |
By Gender

| Total | |
|---|---|
Male | 4 |
Female | 13 |
By Race

| Total | |
|---|---|
American Indian | - |
Black | 1 |
Asian | - |
Hispanic | 10 |
White | 3 |
Unknown | 3 |
Career Options For Graduates
Students who have completed this program, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below. The information covers overall job description, estimated salary and wages, along with job projections by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Accountants
Job 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. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of accountants in our career profile section.
Salary and Wages
- Total Employment: 5,760
- Average Annual Salary: $66,970
- Average Hourly Rate: $32.20
- Number of Employed Per 1,000 Jobs in The Area: 27
- Percentage of the Share of Total Employment Compared to the National Share: 81%
Projections
- Total Employment (2010): 1,216,900
- Total Employment Projected (2020): 1,407,600
- Percent Job Growth: 15.70%

- Percent of Business Teachers, Postsecondary That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 8%
Auditors
Job Description
Examine and analyze accounting records to determine financial status of establishment and prepare financial reports concerning operating procedures. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of auditors in our career profile section.
Salary and Wages
- Total Employment: 5,760
- Average Annual Salary: $66,970
- Average Hourly Rate: $32.20
- Number of Employed Per 1,000 Jobs in The Area: 27
- Percentage of the Share of Total Employment Compared to the National Share: 81%
Projections
- Total Employment (2010): 1,216,900
- Total Employment Projected (2020): 1,407,600
- Percent Job Growth: 15.70%

- Percent of Business Teachers, Postsecondary That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 8%
Budget Analysts
Job Description
Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Analyze budgeting and accounting reports. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of budget analysts in our career profile section.
Salary and Wages
- Total Employment: 630
- Average Annual Salary: $67,540
- Average Hourly Rate: $32.47
- Number of Employed Per 1,000 Jobs in The Area: 20.8
- Percentage of the Share of Total Employment Compared to the National Share: 169%
Projections
- Total Employment (2010): 62,100
- Total Employment Projected (2020): 68,500
- Percent Job Growth: 10.40%

Credit Analysts
Job 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. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of credit analysts in our career profile section.
Salary and Wages
- Total Employment: 410
- Average Annual Salary: $65,390
- Average Hourly Rate: $31.44
- Number of Employed Per 1,000 Jobs in The Area: 20.5
- Percentage of the Share of Total Employment Compared to the National Share: 106%
Projections
- Total Employment (2010): 63,300
- Total Employment Projected (2020): 75,900
- Percent Job Growth: 19.70%

Financial Examiners
Job Description
Enforce or ensure compliance with laws and regulations governing financial and securities institutions and financial and real estate transactions. May examine, verify, or authenticate records. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of financial examiners in our career profile section.
Salary and Wages
- Total Employment: 270
- Average Annual Salary: $77,060
- Average Hourly Rate: $37.05
- Number of Employed Per 1,000 Jobs in The Area: 20.3
- Percentage of the Share of Total Employment Compared to the National Share: 144%
Projections
- Total Employment (2010): 29,300
- Total Employment Projected (2020): 37,200
- Percent Job Growth: 27.00%

Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents
Job Description
Determine tax liability or collect taxes from individuals or business firms according to prescribed laws and regulations. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents in our career profile section.
Projections
- Total Employment (2010): 74,500
- Total Employment Projected (2020): 80,000
- Percent Job Growth: 7.30%

- Percent of Business Teachers, Postsecondary That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 0.3%
Business Teachers, Postsecondary
Job Description
Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of business teachers, postsecondary in our career profile section.
List of schools that offer an accounting degree or program in Texas
- 4-Year Colleges and Universities
- Community Colleges
- Career Colleges
4-Year Colleges and Universities
| Abilene Christian University | |
Abilene, TX
| Students That Completed This Program: 59 |
| Amberton University | |
Garland, TX
| Students That Completed This Program: 7 |
| Angelo State University | |
San Angelo, TX
| Students That Completed This Program: 38 |
| Baylor University | |
Waco, TX
| Students That Completed This Program: 145 |
| Dallas Baptist University | |
Dallas, TX
| Students That Completed This Program: 22 |
| East Texas Baptist University | |
Marshall, TX
| Students That Completed This Program: 1 |
| Hallmark College of Technology - Hallmark College of Aeronautics | |
San Antonio, TX
| Students That Completed This Program: 4 |
Average User Rating (2 Ratings) | |
| Hardin - Simmons University | |
Abilene, TX
| Students That Completed This Program: 15 |
| Houston Baptist University | |
Houston, TX
| Students That Completed This Program: 15 |
| Howard Payne University | |
Brownwood, TX
| Students That Completed This Program: 4 |
| Lamar University | |
Beaumont, TX
| Students That Completed This Program: 59 |
Average User Rating (1 Rating) | |
| Letourneau University | |
Longview, TX
| Students That Completed This Program: 5 |
Average User Rating (1 Rating) | |
| Lubbock Christian University | |
Lubbock, TX
| Students That Completed This Program: 7 |
| Mcmurry University | |
Abilene, TX
| Students That Completed This Program: 7 |
| Midwestern State University | |
Wichita Falls, TX
| Students That Completed This Program: 62 |
Average User Rating (1 Rating) | |
| Our Lady of the Lake University - San Antonio | |
San Antonio, TX
| Students That Completed This Program: 6 |
| Prairie View A&M University | |
Prairie View, TX
| Students That Completed This Program: 43 |
Average User Rating (1 Rating) | |
| Saint Edward's University | |
Austin, TX
| Students That Completed This Program: 31 |
Average User Rating (1 Rating) | |
| Sam Houston State University | |
Huntsville, TX
| Students That Completed This Program: 164 |
| Schreiner University | |
Kerrville, TX
| Students That Completed This Program: 4 |
| Southern Methodist University | |
Dallas, TX
| Students That Completed This Program: 182 |
Average User Rating (1 Rating) | |
| Southwestern Assemblies of God University | |
Waxahachie, TX
| Students That Completed This Program: 10 |
| Southwestern University | |
Georgetown, TX
| Students That Completed This Program: 9 |
| St. Mary's University | |
San Antonio, TX
| Students That Completed This Program: 22 |
| Stephen F Austin State University | |
Nacogdoches, TX
| Students That Completed This Program: 99 |
| Sul Ross State University | |
Alpine, TX
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| Tarleton State University | |
Stephenville, TX
| Students That Completed This Program: 67 |
| Texas A&M International University | |
Laredo, TX
| Students That Completed This Program: 53 |
| Texas A&M University | |
College Station, TX
| Students That Completed This Program: 440 |
Average User Rating (1 Rating) | |
| Texas A&M University - Commerce | |
Commerce, TX
| Students That Completed This Program: 24 |
| Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi | |
Corpus Christi, TX
| Students That Completed This Program: 76 |
Average User Rating (2 Ratings) | |
| Texas A&M University - Kingsville | |
Kingsville, TX
| Students That Completed This Program: 33 |
Average User Rating (1 Rating) | |
| Texas A&M University - Texarkana | |
Texarkana, TX
| Students That Completed This Program: 24 |
| Texas Christian University | |
Fort Worth, TX
| Students That Completed This Program: 112 |
| Texas Lutheran University | |
Seguin, TX
| Students That Completed This Program: 12 |
| Texas Southern University | |
Houston, TX
| Students That Completed This Program: 29 |
Average User Rating (1 Rating) | |
| Texas State University - San Marcos | |
San Marcos, TX
| Students That Completed This Program: 201 |
| Texas Tech University | |
Lubbock, TX
| Students That Completed This Program: 197 |
| Texas Wesleyan University | |
Fort Worth, TX
| Students That Completed This Program: 25 |
| Texas Woman's University | |
Denton, TX
| Students That Completed This Program: 32 |
Average User Rating (1 Rating) | |
| The University of Texas - Pan American | |
Edinburg, TX
| Students That Completed This Program: 124 |
| The University of Texas at Arlington | |
Arlington, TX
| Students That Completed This Program: 211 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | |
Austin, TX
| Students That Completed This Program: 553 |
| The University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College | |
Brownsville, TX
| Students That Completed This Program: 51 |
| The University of Texas at Dallas | |
Richardson, TX
| Students That Completed This Program: 553 |
| The University of Texas at El Paso | |
El Paso, TX
| Students That Completed This Program: 118 |
Average User Rating (5 Ratings) | |
| The University of Texas at San Antonio | |
San Antonio, TX
| Students That Completed This Program: 183 |
Average User Rating (1 Rating) | |
| The University of Texas at Tyler | |
Tyler, TX
| Students That Completed This Program: 55 |
| The University of Texas of the Permian Basin | |
Odessa, TX
| Students That Completed This Program: 42 |
Average User Rating (1 Rating) | |
| Trinity University | |
San Antonio, TX
| Students That Completed This Program: 68 |
| University of Dallas | |
Irving, TX
| Students That Completed This Program: 18 |
| University of Houston | |
Houston, TX
| Students That Completed This Program: 538 |
| University of Houston - Clear Lake | |
Houston, TX
| Students That Completed This Program: 208 |
| University of Houston - Downtown | |
Houston, TX
| Students That Completed This Program: 320 |
| University of Houston - Victoria | |
Victoria, TX
| Students That Completed This Program: 51 |
| University of Mary Hardin - Baylor | |
Belton, TX
| Students That Completed This Program: 10 |
| University of North Texas | |
Denton, TX
| Students That Completed This Program: 189 |
| University of St Thomas | |
Houston, TX
| Students That Completed This Program: 43 |
| University of the Incarnate Word | |
San Antonio, TX
| Students That Completed This Program: 80 |
Average User Rating (2 Ratings) | |
| West Texas A&M University | |
Canyon, TX
| Students That Completed This Program: 57 |
Average User Rating (1 Rating) | |
Community Colleges
| Angelina College | |
Lufkin, TX
| Students That Completed This Program: 5 |
Average User Rating (1 Rating) | |
| Austin Community College District | |
Austin, TX
| Students That Completed This Program: 19 |
Average User Rating (1 Rating) | |
| Blinn College | |
Brenham, TX
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| Brookhaven College | |
Farmers Branch, TX
| Students That Completed This Program: 96 |
Average User Rating (1 Rating) | |
| Cedar Valley College | |
Lancaster, TX
| Students That Completed This Program: 26 |
| Clarendon College | |
Clarendon, TX
| Students That Completed This Program: 1 |
| Eastfield College | |
Mesquite, TX
| Students That Completed This Program: 13 |
| El Centro College | |
Dallas, TX
| Students That Completed This Program: 27 |
Average User Rating (1 Rating) | |
| El Paso Community College | |
El Paso, TX
| Students That Completed This Program: 14 |
| Frank Phillips College | |
Borger, TX
| Students That Completed This Program: 2 |
| Galveston College | |
Galveston, TX
| Students That Completed This Program: 1 |
| Grayson County College | |
Denison, TX
| Students That Completed This Program: 6 |
Average User Rating (2 Ratings) | |
| Hill College | |
Hillsboro, TX
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| Houston Community College System | |
Houston, TX
| Students That Completed This Program: 34 |
Average User Rating (1 Rating) | |
| Howard College | |
Big Spring, TX
| Students That Completed This Program: 13 |
| Kilgore College | |
Kilgore, TX
| Students That Completed This Program: 8 |
Average User Rating (1 Rating) | |
| Lone Star College - Montgomery | |
The Woodlands, TX
| Students That Completed This Program: 108 |
| Mclennan Community College | |
Waco, TX
| Students That Completed This Program: 17 |
Average User Rating (1 Rating) | |
| Mountain View College | |
Dallas, TX
| Students That Completed This Program: 60 |
| Navarro College | |
Corsicana, TX
| Students That Completed This Program: 18 |
Average User Rating (2 Ratings) | |
| North Lake College | |
Irving, TX
| Students That Completed This Program: 46 |
| Northeast Texas Community College | |
Mount Pleasant, TX
| Students That Completed This Program: 6 |
Average User Rating (2 Ratings) | |
| Paris Junior College | |
Paris, TX
| Students That Completed This Program: 8 |
Average User Rating (1 Rating) | |
| Richland College | |
Dallas, TX
| Students That Completed This Program: 95 |
Average User Rating (1 Rating) | |
| Trinity Valley Community College | |
Athens, TX
| Students That Completed This Program: 8 |
| Victoria College | |
Victoria, TX
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| Western Texas College | |
Snyder, TX
| Students That Completed This Program: 3 |
Career Colleges
| American Commercial College - Odessa | |
Odessa, TX
| Students That Completed This Program: 9 |
| American Commercial College-San Angelo | |
San Angelo, TX
| Students That Completed This Program: 5 |
| Franklin College | |
El Paso, TX
| Students That Completed This Program: 16 |