Certificate and associate degree pathway

Build the accounting and data skills employers need with Stark State College’s Accounting Data Analytics program. This program offers a clear, flexible pathway that allows you to start with a one-year certificate and continue seamlessly into an associate degree in accounting—without repeating coursework.

Whether you’re beginning your education or strengthening your professional skills, this program combines accounting fundamentals with data and technology to prepare you for today’s accounting and business environments.

What you’ll learn

Students in the Accounting Data Analytics program gain the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to work with computerized accounting systems and financial data. Coursework focuses on evaluating, interpreting, and using financial and operational data to support business decisions.

You’ll build skills in:

• Accounting principles and practices
• Accounting and data software tools
• Analyzing and interpreting financial information
• Applying data insights in real-world business settings

Stackable certificate pathway

Stark State’s stackable credential model lets you earn a credential quickly and keep moving forward.

Accounting data analytics certificate

• Complete in about one year
• Available online or on campus
• Develop foundational accounting and data skills for entry-level roles
• All coursework applies directly to the associate degree

Associate degree in accounting – data analytics major

• Expand your accounting knowledge across additional business areas
• Prepare for broader career opportunities
• Can be completed in as little as two years
• Available completely online with flexible scheduling options

Career opportunities

Graduates are prepared for entry-level positions in a variety of work environments, including:

• Small to mid-size businesses
• Public accounting firms

Career options may include:

• Accounting clerk
• Accountant
• Data analyst
• Accounting assistant

Flexible learning options

Stark State makes it easier to fit college into your life:

• Online, on-campus, day, evening, and virtual class options
• Career-focused courses designed with employer needs in mind
• Supportive faculty with real-world experience

Get started

Begin with the certificate. Continue toward your associate degree. Build skills you can use right away.

Apply today and take the next step with Stark State College’s Accounting Data Analytics program.