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Accounting Technology/Bookkeeping Schools in California

4,496 Accounting Technology and Bookkeeping students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Accounting Technology/Bookkeeping is the 8th most popular major out of a total 92 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Accounting Technology/Bookkeeping Majors in California

Accounting Technology and Bookkeeping majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2,375
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 2,375
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 2,375
Associate Degree 1,712
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 409
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 409

Gender Distribution

In California, a accounting technology and bookkeeping major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of accounting technology and bookkeeping majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 22.2%
  • Black or African American: 3.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 35.9%
  • White: 30.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.4%
  • Other Races: 6.0%
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Jobs for Accounting Technology/Bookkeeping Grads in California

There are 226,870 people in the state and 1,808,660 people in the nation working in accounting technology and bookkeeping jobs.

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Wages for Accounting Technology/Bookkeeping Jobs in California

In this state, accounting technology and bookkeeping grads earn an average of $51,520. Nationwide, they make an average of $46,860.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer accounting technology and bookkeeping degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

College of the Canyons

Santa Clarita
141 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,573 Total Students

A typical student attending College of the Canyons will pay a net price of $5,094. The student loan default rate of 8.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 27 to 1.

73 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,224 Total Students

82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 37 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time.

#3

Sierra College

Rocklin
71 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,503 Total Students

26 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 30%.

64 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,199 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $34,044 after graduation. 54% of students get financical aid. 29 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#5

Ventura College

Ventura
59 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,789 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $32,472 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 39%. 29 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
25,422 Total Students

90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,873 a year.

#7

Southwestern College

Chula Vista
40 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,621 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time. A typical student attending SWC Chula Vista will pay a net price of $4,877.

#8

Santa Monica College

Santa Monica
39 Degrees in Major Awarded
25,948 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $31,674 after graduation. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,384. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 66% of students receive it.

#8

Chaffey College

Rancho Cucamonga
39 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,025 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,561 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 23%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,964.

#10

Bakersfield College

Bakersfield
38 Degrees in Major Awarded
24,903 Total Students

29 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending Bakersfield College will pay a net price of $5,495. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $27,051 a year.

Accounting Technology/Bookkeeping Careers in CA

Some of the careers accounting technology and bookkeeping majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Tax Preparers 9% $52,020
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 1% $50,900
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 0% $46,340
Brokerage Clerks 0% $57,120

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to accounting technology and bookkeeping.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
General Accounting 2,041
Accounting Management 203
Accounting & Finance 15

View all majors related to Accounting Technology/Bookkeeping

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