Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 120900
- Phone: (909) 982-4200
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
FINANCIAL AID RATE
87%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
31:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
4FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$3,249Average 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 Hartnell 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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Hartnell College
6780 Indiana Ave. Ste #200, Riverside, CA
Hartnell College, located in Salinas, California, was founded in 1920 when it was known as Salinas Junior College. The school was renamed in 1948 to honor William Edward Petty Hartnell a figure in California's history who assisted in the transition from Spanish to American control. Since its inception the school has grown considerable both in its offerings and service area.
Currently the school maintains four campuses, the main campus in South Salinas, King City, Natividad Medical Center and Alisal (also known as the East Salinas campus). The college is constantly updating its programs and facilities to meet modern standards and support the needs of the community. The school is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.
Academics
Hartnell College offers programs of study that provide students opportunity for academic transfer to a four year institution or training for a career. Academic transfer programs fulfill the requirements of the first two years of a four year education at a comparatively low cost, allowing student to apply to a college or university upon completion of the program in order to pursue a bachelor's degree. Students should meet with an academic advisor to discuss transfer options and to formulate the best curriculum to achieving one's transfer goals.
Students pursuing career training will choose from one of the many programs offered, receiving a classroom and practical education as needed to develop the skills and abilities required to perform one's duties professionally and efficiently.
Students of such programs will earn a certificate or associate's degree which demonstrates competency and allows immediate entry into the workforce at the entry level. Such programs take between one and two years to complete.
Programs offered include:
Admissions and Financial Aid
As an open enrollment institution, an student who meets the minimum standards for enrollment will be admitted to Hartnell College. Students must complete and submit an admissions application and provide all pertinent transcripts and test scores (if available). Once enrolled students should meet with an academic advisor to plan out their curriculum and outline academic or professional goals.
Registration takes place several months prior to the start of the fall semester, and students are encouraged to sign up as quickly as possible as classes fill fast and are on a first come first serve basis.
Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students in need of financial assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the resulting information from which will be used to determine aid, eligibility and awards. Students may need to provide additional information regarding their finances prior to the awarding of funds in order to ensure that the information provided is true and accurate.
Athletics
The Hartnell College Panthers participate in a number of intercollegiate athletics with rival schools throughout the state through the California Community College Athletic Association in the Coast Conference. Students participating in such programs will experience healthy competition while working with others to achieve a singular goal who experiencing the opportunity for personal and group success.
Additionally, students will learn a variety of skills which may be applied to their personal or professional lives, such as good health, teamwork, discipline, and support. Students may seek out the athletic department to find out try out dates, requirements and times.
Athletic programs offered include:
- Baseball (Men Only)
- Football (Men Only)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Soccer
- Track and Field
- Softball (Women Only)
- Volleyball (Women Only)
Students Enrolled in the Bookkeeping Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Hartnell College offers a less than two-year award program in bookkeeping.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 0 |
Female | 5 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Hispanic | 5 |
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
Students who have completed the Bookkeeping program at Hartnell College, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below: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
- Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
- Total Employment: 500
- Average Hourly Rate: $17.95
- Average Annual Salary: $37330
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
- Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
- Total Employment: 13
- Average Hourly Rate: $19.66
- Average Annual Salary: $40880
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
- Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
- Total Employment: 2
- Average Hourly Rate: $20.30
- Average Annual Salary: $42220
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
- Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
- Total Employment: 110
- Average Hourly Rate: $24.76
- Average Annual Salary: $51490
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give an overview of the candidates Hartnell 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
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Hartnell College may provide services to students like:- Distance learning
- Remedial instructional courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Student employment
- Day care for children
Intercollegiate Athletics
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Soccer
- Softball
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball