Applied Accounting

Bellevue College ETPL
The Bachelor of Applied Science in Applied Accounting provides graduates with the skills and knowledge needed for employment in the field of accounting. This degree completion program is designed for individuals who wish to compete for jobs that require a more in depth knowledge of accounting, and supervisory or management skills. The BAS in Applied Accounting brings together tools and techniques from business, communication, information technology, management, sustainability and project based skills. This degree completion program is designed for individuals with two-year degrees in accounting related fields. The first 90 credits of the degree are fulfilled by entrance prerequisites.

Financial information

Total tuition

$44,817.40

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Bellevue College, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Program details

2 Years

Length of training

Bachelor

Award type

181

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

BAS

Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses

No

Other prerequisites

Associate degree in accounting or 90 equivalent credits with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 in all college courses, and a GPA of 2.5 in each individual course: ACCT 101, 102, 234, 250 and 285. Student may substitute ACCT& 201, 202 and 203 for ACCT 101, 102 and 234. Accounting classes must not be more than two years old. Courses must include at least 25 credits of general education.

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

51%

Employment rate

69%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$27.63

Typical (median) annual earnings

$51,419.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping

Professional, Scientific, Technical Services

16%

Healthcare and Social Services

15%

Retail Trade

11%

Finance and Insurance

8%

Accommodation and Food Services

8%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
96
Completion rate
51%
Average number of students who completed each year
48
Gender
Male
26%
Female
74%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
1%
Asian
24%
Black or African American
7%
Hispanic
12%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
52%
Multi-racial
4%
Other
1%
Age
Under 20
1%
20 to 29
24%
30 to 39
32%
40 to 49
23%
50 and over
22%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
3%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
30%
Some college experience, but no degree
19%
Certificate or AA
14%
BA or higher
34%