Program Details

Associate of Applied Science Degree in Accounting

Associate of Applied Science

Blue Ridge Community College

The A.A.S. degree program with a major in Accounting is designed for people who seek employment or professional development in the accounting or business field. This degree can be completed entirely online. This program is designed for people seeking jobs in the accounting, finance, or business field. Possible occupations for graduates: accounting trainee, junior accountant, accounting technician, bookkeeper, or office manager.

Program Overview & Guidance

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Program Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree
Considerations When Selecting Courses	Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year Connect with an advisor at your community college and Blue Ridge Community College within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses	Fully online option available. This program is not intended to transfer toward a Bachelor Degree Program.
Doing More With Your Degree
Program Successes & Highlights

Related Programs & Certifications

Credential That Prepares You For This Program

Credential

Career Studies Certificate in Accounting

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Program Credit Requirements

Credit and Course Requirements for the Program are expected in a future release. Please look above to see if a Transfer Guide is available for this program. If you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college.

If you wish to see how your credits may apply, you can:

Contact the institution where a staff member can help you map your credits to the requirements for this program.
View the program requirements listed in the institution's catalog.

If you are interested in the cost of attending this institution, please visit the institution's cost page to review costs

What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?

Transfer Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion	SDV 100, College Success Skills, will be granted to all students who have completed an associate degree or baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university. BRCC will award applicable transfer credit for courses completed at other post-secondary educational institutions, provided certain criteria are met. Students should complete the Transcript Evaluation Request form to start the evaluation process. https://www.brcc.edu/admissions/transferring-credits/
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School	BRCC will award applicable transfer credit for courses completed at other post-secondary educational institutions, provided certain criteria are met. Students should complete the Transcript Evaluation Request form to start the evaluation process. https://www.brcc.edu/admissions/transferring-credits/
Credit for Prior Learning	https://www.brcc.edu/admissions/transferring-credits/credit-for-prior-learning/
Did You Know That...	Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree? Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Blue Ridge Community College

College Level Information

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College Fit Guidance	What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me?	What can you do with a BRCC degree or certificate? Guarantee transfer to a great 4-year school, fix cars or planes, take care of people or animals, and so MUCH more!
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Where Can This Degree Transfer

This section displays degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

Institution	Title	Degree	Award Name	Award Level	Delivery Mode
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Accounting	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Brightpoint Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Accounting	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	Online
Laurel Ridge Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Accounting	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	Hybrid
New River Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Accounting	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community College	Health Sciences, A.S.	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Patrick & Henry Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Accounting	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Piedmont Virginia Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Accounting	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Southwest Virginia Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Accounting	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online
Virginia Peninsula Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Accounting Degree	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Tidewater Community College	Associate of Applied Science - Accounting	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Virginia Highlands Community College	Associate in Applied Science Degree in Accounting	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Western Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Accounting Degree	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Bridgewater College	Business Administration Major - BA	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Randolph-Macon College	Business - Finance (BA)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Randolph-Macon College	Business - Management (BA)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Randolph-Macon College	Accounting (BA)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Randolph-Macon College	Business - Marketing (BA)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person

Careers Where This Degree Applies

This program could not be matched to any related careers. Please contact the institution for assistance with matching this program to careers.

Cost To Complete

This section provides you with a very high-level estimate of your costs and is purely intended as a guide. You should consult the institution via College Connect to get a more detailed estimate based on the totality of your circumstances. The selections below are based on information gathered from your Profile and the estimated costs are calculated based on the 67 credits remaining to be completed

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Estimated Cost for the Plan Name Not Provided at Blue Ridge Community College These costs are based on an estimated 4 semesters or 2 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category	Cost	Basis	Cost (To You)	Estimated Benefits	Net Cost	Notes
Tuition	$168	Per Credit	$11,256	$0	$11,256
Fees
Student Activity fee	$10	Per Credit	$670	0	$670
Auxiliary Capital Fee	$15	Per Credit	$1,005	0	$1,005

*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.

Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:

You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.