Accounting and Related Services at Richland Community College
Ranked 83rd of 105 certificate (under 1 year) programs in Accounting and Related Services by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Accounting and Related Services (certificate (under 1 year)) graduates.
Graduates of Richland Community College's certificate (under 1 year) program in Accounting and Related Services earn a median $34,351 one year after graduating, rising to $40,342 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 17% below the national median of $48,548 for this field, ranking 83rd of 105 reporting programs.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
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