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FINANCIAL AID RATE

70%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

24:1

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$2,920

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Bookkeeping Courses

The bookkeeping program at Cypress College prepares students for bookkeeping positions or entry-level accounting positions. The program focuses on providing technical administrative support to professional accountant and other financial management personnel. Program courses include: posting transactions to accounts, record-keeping systems, accounting software operation, and general accounting principles and practices. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer bookkeeping courses.

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Cypress College

900 Rancho San Diego Pky, El Cajon, CA

Cypress College has a lot going in its favor. Tuition is very affordable and is easily accessible. The college offers 58 bachelor's degree programs which are equal to the first two years at Cal State and most private universities in the United States. Cypress College offers 141 certificate programs that can be finished in a single semester or a year. In-state tuition cost $46 per unit.

The college is located in Southern California and is near beaches and is close to major freeways such as 5, 91, and 405. It is only 12 miles from the beach and is near Los Angeles and Long Beach.

An Associate’s degree has shown to help students earn more over a lifetime. The cost of attendance is low. Flexible classes are available which allow individuals to study online, during the day or on the weekend. No matter, your schedule, Cypress College will help you to find time to earn your degree and unlock your potential.

The school offers many services. One outstanding option is the disabled students program that helps students obtain the education they need to be successful and live a fulfilling life. These students can use the school’s high tech computer lab, receive priority registration, provided academic, vocational and personal counseling, as well as help finding programs and resources.

Transfer programs at Cypress College allow students to complete their first two years of study towards a bachelor’s degree. Options are available in Art, Asian Studies, Aviation Administration, Business Administration, Business Education, Communications/Journalism, Computer Science, Dental Hygiene, Economics, Engineering, Ethnic Studies, English, Foreign Language, General Education, Geography, Forestry, and History.

Students Enrolled in the Bookkeeping Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Cypress College has offered the following programs for students:

  • Less Than Two-Year Award
  • Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

 Graduates
Less Than Two-Year Award4
Associate's Degree4

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male3
Female5

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Asian3
Black1
White1
Multiple Races1
Non Resident Alien2

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Upon completion of the Bookkeeping program at Cypress College, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

Tax Preparers

Description

Prepare tax returns for individuals or small businesses.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, tax preparers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 1.6% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

  • San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
    • Total Employment: 770
    • Average Hourly Rate: $29.09
    • Average Annual Salary: $60500

Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

Description

Compute, classify, and record numerical data to keep financial records complete. Perform any combination of routine calculating, posting, and verifying duties to obtain primary financial data for use in maintaining accounting records. May also check the accuracy of figures, calculations, and postings pertaining to business transactions recorded by other workers.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -8.4% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

  • San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
    • Total Employment: 14
    • Average Hourly Rate: $20.57
    • Average Annual Salary: $42790

Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks

Description

Compile and record employee time and payroll data. May compute employees' time worked, production, and commission. May compute and post wages and deductions, or prepare paychecks.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, payroll and timekeeping clerks employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -3.4% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

  • San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
    • Total Employment: 2
    • Average Hourly Rate: $21.59
    • Average Annual Salary: $44900

Brokerage Clerks

Description

Perform duties related to the purchase, sale or holding of securities. Duties include writing orders for stock purchases or sales, computing transfer taxes, verifying stock transactions, accepting and delivering securities, tracking stock price fluctuations, computing equity, distributing dividends, and keeping records of daily transactions and holdings.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, brokerage clerks employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.0% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

  • San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
    • Total Employment: 540
    • Average Hourly Rate: $25.78
    • Average Annual Salary: $53610

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The admission details below may give you an idea of the students Cypress College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and recent graduates, Cypress College may offer services including:

  • Distance learning
  • Classes offered on nights and weekends
  • Remedial instructional courses
  • Career path counseling
  • Work study style employment

Intercollegiate Athletics

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Water Polo
  • Beach Volleyball