Accounting

Lake Washington Institute of Technology ETPL
The Accounting AAS prepares students to gain a solid and extensive background in accounting. General education courses, economics courses, business courses, and computer skills related to accounting such as spreadsheets, computerized accounting software, and tax systems complete the curriculum. Students find jobs in companies ranging from small proprietorships to corporate accounting departments, governmental organizations, and public accounting firms.

Financial information

Total tuition

$12,668.20

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Lake Washington Institute of Technology, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Program details

18 Months

Length of training

Associate

Award type

96

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

AAS

Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses

No

Other prerequisites

N/A

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

64%

Employment rate

66%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$24.86

Typical (median) annual earnings

$34,738.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping

Other Industries

25%

Professional, Scientific, Technical Services

19%

Retail Trade

12%

Wholesale Trade

10%

Healthcare and Social Services

10%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
65
Completion rate
64%
Average number of students who completed each year
22
Gender
Male
21%
Female
79%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
24%
Black or African American
4%
Hispanic
11%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
52%
Multi-racial
7%
Other
1%
Age
Under 20
4%
20 to 29
35%
30 to 39
26%
40 to 49
20%
50 and over
16%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
15%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
27%
Some college experience, but no degree
32%
Certificate or AA
7%
BA or higher
20%