Accounting

Green River College ETPL
Focuses on foundational accounting skills for persons seeking entry-level employment in the accounting/bookkeeping industry or those who wish to add specialty credentials to a previously earned degree. Core skills include the ability to perform basic bookkeeping procedures, use QuickBooks and Excel, and perform payroll accounting procedures. Credits earned in this certificate can be applied to the Accounting AAA degree.

Financial information

Total tuition

$4,943.20

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Auburn, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Program details

9 Months

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

40

Credits

440

Clock Hours (Total)

Additional details

Award name

Certificate

Prerequisites

No Selection

Other prerequisites

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

Certification/license test preparation provided

Employment performance results

Program type

Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping

Completion rate

59%

Employment rate

72%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$28.58

Typical (median) annual earnings

$51,857.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping

Healthcare and Social Services

18%

Manufacturing

13%

Other Industries

11%

Administrative Support

10%

Retail Trade

8%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
91
Completion rate
59%
Average number of students who completed each year
30
Gender
Male
20%
Female
80%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
1%
Asian
17%
Black or African American
7%
Hispanic
10%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
59%
Multi-racial
6%
Other
1%
Age
Under 20
5%
20 to 29
32%
30 to 39
27%
40 to 49
22%
50 and over
14%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
11%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
45%
Some college experience, but no degree
21%
Certificate or AA
15%
BA or higher
9%