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Accounting technician and bookkeeping


What is an accounting technician and bookkeeping major?

This program prepares individuals to provide technical administrative support to professional accountants and other financial management personnel. It includes instruction in posting transactions to accounts, record-keeping systems, accounting software operation, and general accounting principles and practices.

19%

of students said hands-on experience was a highlight of this major.

63%

of students found this major to be difficult.

21%

of students said they were motivated to select this major because it fit their passion & interest.

75%

of students and alumni plan on being or are currently employed in an occupation related to this major.

25%

of students said complex concepts were a challenging aspect of the major.

How much do accounting technician and bookkeeping majors make?

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How popular is accounting technician and bookkeeping as a major?

Each year, around 240 students obtain a bachelor’s degree and around 7,460 students obtain an associate degree in accounting technician and bookkeeping. In 2021, 277 students received a bachelor's degree and 6,662 students received an associate degree. This is 2% fewer accounting technician and bookkeeping majors than there were in 2020. Accounting technician and bookkeeping is one of the most popular majors within trades and personal services.

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