Accounting Associate of Applied Science Degree
With the rapid development of business and industry in Virginia, there is a great demand for qualified personnel who can accumulate, analyze, and interpret data, which is essential for reporting and decision-making. This pathway is designed primarily for students who seek full-time employment in the accounting field immediately upon completion of this high-demand program.
Program Length 2 years (4 semesters)
Career Opportunities Accounting Clerk, Accounting Trainee, Accounting Technician.
Is this degree for you? Yes, if you are interested in working in the accounting field.
Tuition & Fees At only $162.11 per credit hour, you’ll save $10K to $40K, in tuition costs alone, by starting at VHCC! Out-of-state students living within a 30-mile radius qualify for in-state tuition.
With a Master of Accountancy and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Mississippi, Ben Bullen is well versed in small business and start-up companies and has provided legal, business and financial consulting services. He brings extensive practical, real-world experience to the classroom.
Ben Bullen Program Coordinator
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bbullen@vhcc.edu | 276-739-2452
Why start at Virginia Highlands?
For more than 50 years, VHCC has been committed to making our region a better place to live, work, and learn!
Beautiful 100 acre campus in Abingdon
SAT & ACT Not Required for Admission
The SAT and ACT are merely numerical indicators of college readiness and are therefore not required. We’ve found that if you’re committed to your own success, regardless of your scores, then we’ll be able to help you cross the finish line!
Career Services & Job Opportunities!
Our instructors and career coaches are recognized by regional industry leaders and enjoy tremendous success connecting our students with employment opportunities upon degree completion.
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Virginia Highlands Community College was recently voted the #1 College in the Region through the Best of Bristol Awards Program - from a group of two and four year colleges and universities in southwest Virginia and Northeast Tennessee.