Accounting at Century College

White Bear Lake, MN · Public · Associate Degree · Accounting and Related Services

serving 5,971 students in White Bear Lake, MN.

Program Analysis

Graduates of Century College's Accounting program earn $46,996/yr in their first year — 31% above the $35,807 national median, a strong market signal for this institution.

The 39.8x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. Trade programs often deliver strong ratios, and this one is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 62% task exposure — and the 0% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Accounting graduates.

Ranked #43 out of 176 programs, Century College's Accounting program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

With 5 registered apprenticeships mapped to Accounting, graduates have substantial options for hands-on training paths that pay from day one.

TradeSchoolOutlook Score

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Score

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Earnings $46,996/yr (31% vs median)

AI-Proof Exposed (38% shielded)

Job Market Very Large (451,900 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Year 1 Earnings

$47K

Reported median after graduation

Earnings Multiple

39.8x

10-year earnings ÷ tuition

Viable Career Paths

13 of 14

Occupations with strong AI resilience

Program Tuition

$12,364

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$46,826

Small cohort — data may not reflect typical outcomes

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

Explore what Accounting graduates do, from entry-level roles to long-term career paths across 176 programs nationwide.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Accounting at Century College?

At 69/100, Century College's Accounting program delivers middling returns. School cost and personal fit become important decision factors.

Should I worry about AI if I study Accounting at Century College?

AI exposure of 62% is a real factor. For Century College specifically, the gap between optimistic ($491,682) and pessimistic ($491,682) decade earnings reflects that uncertainty.

Why does Century College rank so high for Accounting?

Ranked #43 of 176 programs nationally, Century College lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.

Can I learn Accounting through an apprenticeship instead of Century College?

There are 5 registered apprenticeships connected to Accounting occupations, such as Accounting Technician (Alternate Title: Accounting Specialist) and Accounting Technician (Alternate Title: Accounting Specialist, Payroll Assistant Specialist). The earn-while-you-learn model means no tuition debt and immediate income, though the training period is typically longer.

What's the job market like for Accounting from Century College?

Job availability for Accounting is strong — 451,900 positions open annually across the mapped career paths. For Century College graduates specifically, local market conditions in MN may shift the picture.

Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →