Accounting Technology/Bookkeeping at College of the Desert
If you are interested in studying Accounting Technology/Bookkeeping, take a look at what College of the Desert. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
College of the Desert is located in Palm Desert, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 33 accounting technology/bookkeeping degrees were granted at College of the Desert.
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Studying Online at College of the Desert
Distance learning is available at College of the Desert. Of 12,861 students, 4,122 (32%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,016 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Accounting Technology/Bookkeeping Rankings at College of the Desert
These rankings give you a sense of how College of the Desert’s Accounting Technology/Bookkeeping program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #57 of 72 |
| Best Value | California | #67 of 75 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #75 of 103 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #95 of 106 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #173 of 290 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #296 of 371 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Accounting Technology/Bookkeeping graduates at College of the Desert, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Accounting Technology/Bookkeeping graduates at College of the Desert are 82% women (27) and 18% men (6).
Accounting Technology/Bookkeeping Associate’s Program at College of the Desert
Of the 7 associate’s accounting technology/bookkeeping degrees awarded at College of the Desert, 71% were women (5) and 29% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Accounting Technology/Bookkeeping associate’s degree recipients at College of the Desert.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
Minority students account for 86% of Accounting Technology/Bookkeeping associate’s degree recipients at College of the Desert, higher than the national average of 52%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Accounting Technology/Bookkeeping Graduates
Those who complete Accounting Technology/Bookkeeping program at College of the Desert work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Accounting Technology/Bookkeeping majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Tax Preparers | $67,542 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | $63,707 |
| Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks | $62,520 |
| Statistical Assistants | $58,190 |
| Brokerage Clerks | $52,416 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.