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Bookkeeping

Highline College ETPL

Interested in a rewarding career that makes a difference? Accounting is the language of business and is used to explain the financial results of companies that range from small business to Fortune 500 companies in size. The Bookkeeping Certificate emphasizes practical skills in the accounting field. Students completing the certificate are employable as AP, AR or payroll clerks for entry level positions. With courses offered in the evenings, on the weekend, and online, the program meets the needs of individuals who are working professionals and future students.

Visit the program website Cathy Cartwright Instructor Business (206) 592-3339 ccartwright@highline.edu

Financial information

Total tuition

$5,358.78

Total required fees

$200.00

Books and supplies

$200.00

Locations

Des Moines, Online

Instructional methods

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

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

Yes

Program details

9 Months

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

45

Credits

462

Clock Hours (Total)

Additional details

Award name

Certificate

Education Prerequisites

None

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

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

Is this program approved to train veterans?

Yes

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

$30

Typical (median) annual earnings

$52,900

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%

Careers for graduates

Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.

Statewide earnings and employment trends for related jobs

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%