Accounting

Tacoma Community College ETPL
The Accounting Program prepares students for employment in a wide variety of business accounting environments. The program's structure is progressive, leading to four levels of achievement for increasing levels of job responsibility. The certificates are available as stand-alone certificates or laddering towards the Associates in Applied Sciences degree. In addition, we offer specialized accounting certificates in Computerized Accounting and Tax Preparation. This program is not intended for transfer to most four-year schools. Students who plan to transfer should meet with the program chair before enrolling in this program.

Financial information

Total tuition

$11,876.40

Total required fees

$135.00

Books and supplies

$2,000.00

Locations

Tacoma, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Program details

2 Years

Length of training

Associate

Award type

90

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

AAS

Education Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

Application and acceptance to TCC, assessment above or completion of ENGL 95, READ 95, and MATH 85.

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

61%

Employment rate

76%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$22.63

Typical (median) annual earnings

$36,193.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping

Healthcare and Social Services

19%

Professional, Scientific, Technical Services

12%

Education

11%

Retail Trade

10%

Administrative Support

8%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
102
Completion rate
61%
Average number of students who completed each year
34
Gender
Male
27%
Female
73%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
6%
Black or African American
14%
Hispanic
17%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
56%
Multi-racial
7%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
0%
20 to 29
39%
30 to 39
23%
40 to 49
22%
50 and over
16%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
2%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
51%
Some college experience, but no degree
46%
Certificate or AA
0%
BA or higher
1%