Bookkeeping Courses

The bookkeeping program at Kent State University at Tuscarawas 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 Ohio colleges that offer bookkeeping courses.

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Kent State University at Tuscarawas

4314 Mahoning Ave N.W., Warren, OH

Having all the resources of a major research university in a small college atmosphere, Kent State University at Tuscarawas is aims to provide affordable quality education. It is one of eight-campus system of Kent State University and is situated in 330 University DR. NE, New Philadelphia, Ohio.

There are over 2600 students annually enrolled here to jumpstart their careers. You can be assured of its 28 associate and bachelor’s degrees taught by expert and student-centered faculty. Some of its fastest growing degree programs to choose from are nursing, justice studies, early childhood education, veterinary technology, computer design, animation, and game design. This is the only Kent State campus to offer veterinary technology. Its program on computer design, animation and game design is the only one of its kind in Ohio.

Have a vibrant student life by joining its many clubs, programs, organizations and extra-curricular activities. Among them are varsity sports, Student Activities Council, Student Ambassadors, Voices of Distinction and other major-related campus organizations.

If you need any kind of assistance, don’t hesitate to approach its friendly student services staff. They offer numerous loans, federal grants and scholarships as well as academic advising, free tutoring, career exploration and development.

The Tuscarawas campus boasts of its state-of-the-art Science and Advanced Technology Center and a spectacular multi-million dollar Performing Arts Center. It also offers open admission for non-credit workshops such as OSHA, ISO training and more. The Small Business Development Center provides consulting, training and networking services for businesses. These are school’s commitment to students’ enhancement and community development.

Don’t miss out this opportunity to have an enriching college experience stepping toward your goals; enroll now at Kent State Tuscarawas.

Students Enrolled in the Bookkeeping Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Kent State University at Tuscarawas offers an associate's degree program in bookkeeping.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

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

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

• Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA
  • Total Employment: 80
  • Average Hourly Rate: $14.35
  • Average Annual Salary: $29850

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

• Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $16.62
  • Average Annual Salary: $34570

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

• Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA
  • Total Employment: 240
  • Average Hourly Rate: $16.16
  • Average Annual Salary: $33620

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

• Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA
  • Total Employment: 60
  • Average Hourly Rate: $23.33
  • Average Annual Salary: $48540

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