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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.

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).

College of the Desert gender breakdown of Accounting Technology/Bookkeeping Associate's degree recipients

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
Racial-ethnic diversity of Accounting Technology/Bookkeeping majors at College of the Desert

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

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