Georgia Community Colleges
Accounting Programs
Accounting programs at community colleges in this state. Financial accounting, managerial accounting, and CPA-track coursework.
21 colleges · 172 sections · 18 unique courses · Summer 2026 · Updated today
Accounting is one of the most direct community-college-to-career pathways in Georgia: graduates with an associate in accounting step into bookkeeping, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and entry-level staff accountant roles at small businesses and CPA firms across the state. The 172 sections this term at 21 TCSG colleges cover financial accounting, managerial accounting, tax prep, payroll, and QuickBooks.
For students aiming at the CPA license, an associate's covers roughly the first two years of the 150-credit-hour requirement — the rest comes from a bachelor's in accounting plus enough upper-division coursework to hit the threshold. Compare college below by graduate earnings and award counts; some TCSG programs have tighter articulation with university accounting programs than others.
Earnings & outcomes for Accounting graduates
Federal College Scorecard data on what graduates of this program actually earn after completion. Where a school’s cohort is too small to publish, we show the national benchmark for the same field of study.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, per-program (4-digit CIP) data. CIP 5203 — Accounting and Related Services. School cohorts are suppressed by the federal source when fewer than ~30 completers in the reporting cohort.
Colleges offering Accounting
| College | Sections | Courses | Online | Awards/yr | 5-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattahoochee Technical College | 15 | 8 | 13 | 259 | — |
| Gwinnett Technical College | 14 | 12 | 7 | 252 | $34,531 |
| Atlanta Technical College | 11 | 9 | — | 108 | — |
| Georgia Northwestern Technical College | 11 | 10 | 11 | 168 | — |
| Central Georgia Technical College | 10 | 6 | 8 | 131 | — |
| Lanier Technical College | 10 | 8 | 8 | 101 | — |
| Savannah Technical College | 10 | 8 | 7 | 71 | — |
| Augusta Technical College | 9 | 9 | 8 | 33 | $46,711 |
| Columbus Technical College | 9 | 9 | — | 43 | — |
| Southern Crescent Technical College | 9 | 7 | 9 | 127 | — |
| Southern Regional Technical College | 9 | 9 | 6 | 59 | — |
| Athens Technical College | 8 | 8 | 6 | 66 | — |
| South Georgia Technical College | 8 | 5 | — | 22 | — |
| Ogeechee Technical College | 7 | 6 | 6 | 75 | — |
| West Georgia Technical College | 7 | 4 | 6 | 101 | — |
| Georgia Piedmont Technical College | 6 | 6 | 6 | 50 | — |
| Coastal Pines Technical College | 5 | 5 | 5 | 63 | — |
| Wiregrass Georgia Technical College | 5 | 4 | — | 39 | — |
| Oconee Fall Line Technical College | 4 | 4 | 4 | 64 | — |
| Southeastern Technical College | 4 | 4 | — | 10 | — |
| Albany Technical College | 1 | 1 | 1 | 40 | — |
Accounting Availability Snapshot
How accounting sections are being offered across 21 colleges in Georgia this term (172 sections total).
Delivery format
- online111 (65%)
- in person61 (35%)
When sections meet
- Morning (before noon)31
- Afternoon (noon–5 PM)7
- Evening (5 PM and after)13
- Asynchronous / TBA121
Start dates
Sections begin on 7 distinct dates. 1 late-start more than two weeks after the term's earliest start.
Instructor diversity
Taught by 60 distinct instructors across 21 colleges.
Degree requirements by college
Expand a college to see the courses required for graduation. Data sourced from each college's official catalog.
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College6 programs
Common Accounting courses
- ACCT 1100Financial Accounting I(40 sections)
- ACCT 1105Financial Accounting II(19 sections)
- ACCT 1115Computerized Accounting(16 sections)
- ACCT 2000MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING(15 sections)
- ACCT 1120Spreadsheet Applications(13 sections)
- ACCT 1130Payroll Accounting(13 sections)
- ACCT 2145PERSONAL FINANCE(13 sections)
- ACCT 1125Individual Tax Accounting(12 sections)
- ACCT 2140Legal Environment of Business(9 sections)
- ACCT 2120Business Tax Accounting(6 sections)
- ACCT 2155Prin. of Fraud Examination(5 sections)
- ACCT 2100Accounting Internship I(3 sections)
Career outlook for Accounting graduates
Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data for the primary career outcome of this program (2024 OEWS release). Compare Georgia’s typical pay to the national picture before choosing where to study.
Georgia's typical pay for this occupation is roughly in line with the national picture.
Wage data reflects all workers in the occupation, not just recent CC graduates — entry-level pay is typically lower. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS.
Frequently asked questions
- Can I become a CPA with just an associate degree?
- No. The CPA license requires 150 college credit hours (typically a bachelor's plus 30 extra hours) — an associate is 60 hours. The associate is a great first step that covers the intro accounting sequence at much lower tuition, but you'll need to transfer to complete the bachelor's plus the extra credits.
- What's the difference between bookkeeping and accounting jobs?
- Bookkeepers record day-to-day transactions, manage AP/AR, and produce monthly trial balances. Accountants analyze the books, produce financial statements, handle tax compliance, and advise on financial decisions. An associate in accounting qualifies you for full-charge bookkeeper and staff-accountant roles; the higher-paying senior accountant and controller titles typically require a bachelor's.
- Does Georgia have a high demand for accountants?
- Yes. Accounting is one of the most stable, highest-employment occupations in every state — every business needs at least one bookkeeper, and the field is largely recession-resistant because tax compliance and AP/AR don't go away in downturns. BLS projects 4% employment growth nationally through 2032.
- Does accounting credit transfer to a bachelor's in accounting?
- Yes, with the usual caveats — both colleges (CC and 4-year) must use the AICPA model curriculum for the credits to fully apply toward the upper-division accounting major. Georgia's TCSG accounting programs are generally well-articulated with the state's flagship universities. Compare colleges below; articulation strength varies.
Compare Accounting programs in other states
Same comparison view, different state systems. Useful if you’re considering an out-of-state community college or just want to see how Georgia’s accounting programs stack up.
Other programs in Georgia
Some programs may not be offered at every college — pages render only when the program meets a coverage threshold for the state.