Accounting

North Seattle College ETPL
The program prepares students to enter the accounting field by providing technical skills for needed for various positions. Students gain skills in financial statement preparation, business and individual tax, and general ledger software. Students complete 90 credits, resulting in an Accounting AAS-T degree. The Accounting AAS-T degree is designed as a transfer program for those interested in an applied baccalaureate degree and, in particular, for students interested in the Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in International Business degree program here at North Seattle College.

Financial information

Total tuition

$11,483.10

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

North Seattle College, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Program details

18 Months

Length of training

Associate

Award type

90

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

AAS-T

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

45%

Employment rate

63%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$28.29

Typical (median) annual earnings

$53,124.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping

Professional, Scientific, Technical Services

16%

Healthcare and Social Services

14%

Other Industries

13%

Administrative Support

12%

Retail Trade

11%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
96
Completion rate
45%
Average number of students who completed each year
48
Gender
Male
28%
Female
72%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
1%
Asian
23%
Black or African American
8%
Hispanic
8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
47%
Multi-racial
11%
Other
2%
Age
Under 20
0%
20 to 29
19%
30 to 39
36%
40 to 49
25%
50 and over
20%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
4%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
15%
Some college experience, but no degree
17%
Certificate or AA
11%
BA or higher
53%