Jefferson Community College - SUNY
Accounting AS

New York, USA

DEGREE TYPE

Associate of Applied Science

DURATION

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

Sep 2026

STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

Key Summary

About: The Accounting AS degree program focuses on essential accounting principles, providing a solid foundation for further study or entry-level jobs. This program covers financial reporting, managerial accounting, and taxation, making it suitable for students aiming for careers in business finance or accounting.

Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue roles such as accountant, bookkeeper, or financial analyst. This degree also prepares students for additional certifications or advanced degrees in accounting or finance, opening up more specialized career paths.

Learn accounting fundamentals and complete general college requirements at Jefferson before seamlessly transferring to SUNY Polytechnic, SUNY Oswego, or another four-year college to complete a bachelor’s degree.

You’ll take core classes in the humanities, social sciences, and sciences, plus general business and accounting classes—essentially your first two years of a bachelor’s degree program. You’ll graduate with an associate’s degree that prepares you for one of the fastest-growing professions in the United States. And you may find work as an accounting clerk or assistant while pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration.

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