Bookkeeping

Highline College ETPL
Graduates are employed in entry-level bookkeeping jobs in small size companies. Record business transactions, analyze accounting records and communicate business information based on management directions using accepted business accounting policies and procedures and computer systems and accounting software as appropriate.

Financial information

Total tuition

$5,358.78

Total required fees

$200.00

Books and supplies

$200.00

Locations

Des Moines, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Program details

9 Months

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

42

Credits

462

Clock Hours (Total)

Additional details

Award name

Certificate

Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses

No

Other prerequisites

Keyboarding and 10-key numeric pad skills. Consultation with an accounting faculty member.

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A

Employment performance results

Program type

Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping

Completion rate

53%

Employment rate

76%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$29.53

Typical (median) annual earnings

$52,949.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping

Other Industries

41%

Retail Trade

16%

Manufacturing

13%

Transportation and Warehousing

10%

Administrative Support

10%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
42
Completion rate
53%
Average number of students who completed each year
21
Gender
Male
30%
Female
70%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
25%
Black or African American
25%
Hispanic
19%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
21%
Multi-racial
5%
Other
5%
Age
Under 20
4%
20 to 29
19%
30 to 39
35%
40 to 49
25%
50 and over
18%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
1%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
57%
Some college experience, but no degree
22%
Certificate or AA
4%
BA or higher
15%