Assistant Bookkeeping Clerk

Tacoma Community College ETPL
Prepares students for entry-level positions as assistant clerks in accounts payable or accounts receivable. To complete the Assistant Bookkeeping Clerk certificate, students must first complete the Accounting Office Associate certificate.

Financial information

Total tuition

$3,958.80

Total required fees

$135.00

Books and supplies

$1,000.00

Locations

Tacoma, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Program details

6 Months

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

30

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

Certificate

Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses

No

Other prerequisites

Assessment above or completion of ENGL/ 095 and MATH 085. Knowledge of CU 091, CU 100 and HD 101.

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%