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Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping at College of the Desert

Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping at College of the Desert

If you plan to study accounting technology/technician and bookkeeping, take a look at what College of the Desert has to offer and decide if the program is a good match for you. Get started with the following essential facts.

College of the Desert is located in Palm Desert, California and approximately 10,932 students attend the school each year.

Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping section at the bottom of this page.

College of the Desert Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping Degrees Available

  • Undergrad Certificate in Accounting Technology and Bookkeeping (1 - 4 Years)
  • Associate’s Degree in Accounting Technology and Bookkeeping

Online Classes Are Available at College of the Desert

Online courses are a good option for students who need a more flexible schedule that allows them to pursue an education when and where they want. Whether you're going to school part-time or full-time, you may find distance education the right choice for you.

College of the Desert does offer online education options in accounting technology and bookkeeping for the following degree levels for those interested in distance learning:

  • Associate’s Degree

College of the Desert Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping Rankings

Accounting Technology and Bookkeeping Student Demographics at College of the Desert

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting technology and bookkeeping majors at College of the Desert.

College of the Desert Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping Associate’s Program

78% Women
78% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
For the most recent academic year available, 22% of accounting technology and bookkeeping associate's degrees went to men and 78% went to women.

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College of the Desert does a better job with serving racial-ethnic minorities than the typical school does. Its associate's program in accounting technology and bookkeeping graduates 28% more racial-ethnic minorities than the nationwide average.*

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from College of the Desert with a associate's in accounting technology and bookkeeping.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 5
White 2
International Students 0
Other Races/Ethnicities 1

Careers That Accounting Technology and Bookkeeping Grads May Go Into

A degree in accounting technology and bookkeeping can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for CA, the home state for College of the Desert.

Occupation Jobs in CA Average Salary in CA
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 186,970 $47,750
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 22,650 $51,520
Tax Preparers 10,200 $57,040
Brokerage Clerks 5,890 $58,130
Statistical Assistants 1,160 $50,250

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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