Accounting (Transfer)

Clover Park Technical College ETPL
Prepares students for careers in accounting with starting positions such as a junior-level accountant, entry-level accounting supervisor, full-charge bookkeeper, fiscal technician, accounting assistant, or other entry-level accounting clerks. Positions may also include specialty areas such as payroll, income taxes, and QuickBooks applications. Technical course curriculum is based on current industry standards. Course delivery varies between live, hybrid and online methods. Students pursuing an AAT or AAS-T degree must complete all college degree requirements prior to graduation. Program Length This program is approximately six quarters long, depending on the time students need to satisfactorily complete all graduation requirements. All courses must be completed with a minimum “C” grade to graduate. Admission Dates Recommended fall and spring quarters or by instructor’s permission. Students with prior learning or experience should contact the instructor prior to enrolling for individual start dates, class schedule and options.

Financial information

Total tuition

$11,207.00

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Lakewood

Instructional methods

In-person Primary Location, Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

No

Program details

18 Months

Length of training

Associate

Award type

92

Credits

950

Clock Hours (Total)

Additional details

Award name

AAS-T

Education Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

Successful completion of MAT 092 and ENG 091 or equivalent or instructor’s permission. Working knowledge of computer literacy to include file management, cloud storage, browsers, and search engines recommended.

Is this program approved to train veterans?

Yes

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

Certification/license test preparation provided

Employment performance results

Program type

Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping

Completion rate

55%

Employment rate

71%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$21.58

Typical (median) annual earnings

$38,256.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping

Other Industries

22%

Administrative Support

15%

Healthcare and Social Services

15%

Retail Trade

11%

Transportation and Warehousing

9%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
66
Completion rate
55%
Average number of students who completed each year
22
Gender
Male
21%
Female
79%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
2%
Asian
14%
Black or African American
9%
Hispanic
11%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
50%
Multi-racial
14%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
3%
20 to 29
39%
30 to 39
20%
40 to 49
21%
50 and over
16%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
10%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
51%
Some college experience, but no degree
20%
Certificate or AA
10%
BA or higher
8%