Choose Bellingham Technical College’s Accounting program to prepare to get top accounting jobs. Employment choices are extensive in the high-demand field of accounting and financial jobs with this associate degree; you could work in a variety of office and business settings doing full-service bookkeeping, accounts receivable/payable, general ledgers, or payroll.
If you’re good with numbers and have a high attention to detail, BTC’s associate degree Accounting Program will provide you a wide range of skills to use with top employers. Our graduates find bookkeeper and accountant jobs at wholesale firms and retail businesses; in local, state, and federal government; with service providers; and with health and education organizations.
Data are provided on a program (not credential) level
81% BTC graduate placement rate1
$49,651 starting annual wage2
$58,113 average annual wage2
$64,511 potential annual wage2
A completed college admissions application and placement in English and math. BTC uses a Guided Self-Placement process to help you choose the best starting point for your English and math courses. Your selections will determine whether you begin with program coursework or complete prerequisites classes first.
To get started or for help determining your English and math placement, contact the Outreach department at Outreach@btc.edu.
AENGL 100 | Applied English | 5 CR |
OR |
BUS 188 | Business English | 5 CR |
OR |
ENGL& 101 | English Composition I | 5 CR |
BUS 150 | Math for Business | 5 CR |
OR |
MATH& 107 | Math In Society | 5 CR |
Or higher |
CMST& 210 | Interpersonal Communications | 5 CR |
ACCT& 201 | Principles of Accounting I | 5 CR |
ACCT& 202 | Principles of Accounting II | 5 CR |
ACCT& 203 | Principles of Accounting III | 5 CR |
ACCT 205 | Taxation - Individuals | 5 CR |
ACCT 210 | Taxation Business Entities | 5 CR |
ACCT 245 | Payroll Procedures | 5 CR |
ACCT 246 | Quickbooks | 5 CR |
ACCT 275 | Field Based Experience | 5 CR |
BIT 100 | Survey of Business and Information Technology | 2 CR |
BUS& 101 | Introduction to Business | 5 CR |
BUS 191 | Technical Communications | 5 CR |
BUS& 201 | Business Law | 5 CR |
CAP 101 | Microsoft Computer Applications | 5 CR |
CAP 142 | Microsoft Excel | 5 CR |
Accounting Technician students are required to complete 6-8 elective credits and are encouraged to choose elective credits from any 100 level or higher courses with the following prefixes: ACCT, ACCT&, BIOL&, CHEM&, BUS, BUS&, CAP, CMST&, CS&, ECON&, ENGL&, HIST&, HT, HUM&, IT, MATH&, PHYS&, POLS&, PSYC&, SOC&, and SPAN&. |
The large size of accounting field ensures plentiful job openings, including many opportunities for temporary and part-time accountant and bookkeeper work. With an associate degree in accounting from Bellingham Technical College, you are trained to get top jobs in accounting, bookkeeping, accounts payable, payroll, and more.
Nationally, about 25 percent of bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks are employed in wholesale or retail trade, and 34 percent find jobs in organizations providing business, health, educational, and social services. The average annual wage in the accounting field is $43,638, with a wage potential of $52,291 annually.
If you have questions about this program or want help with the admissions steps to Bellingham Technical College, please email outreach@btc.edu.
Current students wanting academic planning and support, can connect with the program Instructor(s) or email BusinessITNav@btc.edu