Accounting at Davidson-Davie Community College

Thomasville, NC · Public · Certificate · Accounting and Related Services

a compact campus enrolling 2,454 students in Thomasville, NC.

Program Analysis

At $41,532 per year, Accounting graduates from Davidson-Davie Community College earn slightly above the $35,807 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 219.7x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Accounting programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Accounting's career paths, with 62% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 0% gap from the optimistic case.

At #5 of 176 nationally, this is a top-5% Accounting program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

Accounting offers 5 registered apprenticeship pathways — an unusually broad set of earn-while-you-learn alternatives to the classroom track.

81 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
75
Low End
81
Score
84
High End
Earnings $41,532/yr (16% vs median)
AI-Proof Exposed (38% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (451,900 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$435K
1.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
219.7x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
13 of 14
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Program Tuition (In-State)
$1,978
Out-of-state: $6,586

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Accounting graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Financial managers $161,700 +14.8% 50%
Financial risk specialists $106,000 +6.5% 47%
Financial and investment analysts $101,350 +5.7% 54%
Financial managers
$161,700
+14.8% growth 50% AI-proof
Financial risk specialists
$106,000
+6.5% growth 47% AI-proof
Financial and investment analysts
$101,350
+5.7% growth 54% AI-proof

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Accounting Career Guide

See the full career breakdown for Accounting — job titles, salary ranges, and growth projections for graduates from Davidson-Davie Community College and 175 other schools.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Davidson-Davie Community College's Accounting program score?
This program scores 81/100 — placing it among the stronger programs for Accounting nationally. The score reflects above-average earnings, hands-on AI resilience, and solid financial return.
Should I worry about AI if I study Accounting at Davidson-Davie Community College?
AI exposure of 62% is a real factor. For Davidson-Davie Community College specifically, the gap between optimistic ($434,516) and pessimistic ($434,516) decade earnings reflects that uncertainty.
What makes Davidson-Davie Community College's Accounting program stand out?
Among 176 Accounting programs, Davidson-Davie Community College's #5 position reflects consistently above-average results across earnings, ROI, and employment probability.
What apprenticeship pathways exist for Accounting graduates?
The DOL recognizes 5 apprenticeship pathways related to Accounting. For students weighing Davidson-Davie Community College's program cost against alternatives, apprenticeships offer zero-tuition entry with paid employment from day one.
Will Accounting graduates from Davidson-Davie Community College find jobs?
The very large job market (451,900 annual openings) works in favor of Accounting graduates. The national outlook is driven by consistent replacement demand and industry growth, though regional variation matters.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →