Bookkeeping Clerk

Clover Park Technical College ETPL
Prepares students for employment as accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll clerks, or other bookkeeping clerk positions. Introduces bookkeeping and accounting theory complemented with Microsoft Office applications and automated accounting software. Enhances the skills of an office clerk. Technical course curriculum is based on current industry standards. Course delivery varies between live, hybrid and online methods.

Financial information

Total tuition

$4,848.42

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Lakewood, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

No

Program details

18 Months

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

38

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

Certificate

Education Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

Minimum Accuplacer reading/writing combined score of 245 or equivalent, or successful completion of ENG 091 and successful completion of MAT 092. Also requires CAS 115 or 121 or instructor permission.

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

55%

Employment rate

71%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$21.58

Typical (median) annual earnings

$38,256.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping

Other Industries

22%

Healthcare and Social Services

15%

Administrative Support

15%

Retail Trade

11%

Transportation and Warehousing

9%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
66
Completion rate
55%
Average number of students who completed each year
22
Gender
Male
21%
Female
79%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
2%
Asian
14%
Black or African American
9%
Hispanic
11%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
50%
Multi-racial
14%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
3%
20 to 29
39%
30 to 39
20%
40 to 49
21%
50 and over
16%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
10%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
51%
Some college experience, but no degree
20%
Certificate or AA
10%
BA or higher
8%