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General Contact
- School Code: 123900
- Phone: (510) 430-2255
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
FINANCIAL AID RATE
63%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
19:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
4FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$3,097Average 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 Miracosta 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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Miracosta College
5000 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA
MiraCosta College, located in Oceanside, California, was founded in 1934 to serve residents located in northern San Diego County and was originally known as Oceanside-Carlsbad Junior College. Courses were initially offered through Oceanside High School until the school relocated to a permanent campus in 1964 and was renamed MiraCosta College (which means “Behold the Coast”) due to the view of the ocean from the college. The school's enrollment has increase sharply from its initial to 122 students, with a current annual enrollment of over 16,000. As a result the school maintains a campuses in Del Mar and San Elijo. The school is dedicated to providing the highest education and the greatest number of opportunities possible for its students and community.
Academics
MiraCosta College is a comprehensive community college that offers students a variety of programs in order to allow the pursuit of personal and professional goals with ease. Academic transfer programs allow students to complete the first two years of a four year education, after which students will apply to four year institutions to continue their education and eventually earn a bachelor's degree. Students applying to public California schools will have an easier time transferring due to agreements in place that guarantee admission.
Career training programs offer an education that prepares an individual for entry into the workforce as a qualified professional in a high demand field or industry. Programs provide skill development, education and training under the tutelage of experienced instructors in a variety of courses that offer access to traditional and practical teaching methods. Programs typically take between one and two years to complete and result in a degree or certificate upon completion.
Programs offered include:
Admissions and Financial Aid
MiraCosta Community College is an open enrollment institution that admits any individuals that are eighteen years old at minimum, or have a high school diploma or equivalent. Students are asked to complete an application and pay all fees, as well as submit test scores and transcripts if available. Participation in orientation is encouraged, as is meeting with a counselor to discuss enrollment options. Some students may be required to take a placement exam prior to registration.
Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students are asked to complete and submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the information from which will be used by the financial aid department to determine the extent of a student's needs and their aid program eligibility when constructing and aid packet. Aid must be reapplied for each academic year and should be applied for in a timely manner in order to ensure that funds are disbursed when needed.
Students Enrolled in the Bookkeeping Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Miracosta College has offered the following degree levels for students:
- Less Than Two-Year Award
- Associate's Degree
Students by Academic Level (2019)
Graduates | |
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Less Than Two-Year Award | 8 |
Associate's Degree | 24 |
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 12 |
Female | 20 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Asian | 2 |
Black | 1 |
Hispanic | 11 |
White | 14 |
Multiple Races | 3 |
Non Resident Alien | 1 |
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 Miracosta 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
- Oakland-Hayward-Berkeley, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 510
- Average Hourly Rate: $30.49
- Average Annual Salary: $63430
- San Francisco-Redwood City-South San Francisco, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 860
- Average Hourly Rate: $35.22
- Average Annual Salary: $73260
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
- Oakland-Hayward-Berkeley, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 11
- Average Hourly Rate: $22.97
- Average Annual Salary: $47770
- San Francisco-Redwood City-South San Francisco, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 10
- Average Hourly Rate: $24.88
- Average Annual Salary: $51750
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
- Oakland-Hayward-Berkeley, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 1
- Average Hourly Rate: $24.06
- Average Annual Salary: $50030
- San Francisco-Redwood City-South San Francisco, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 1
- Average Hourly Rate: $30.38
- Average Annual Salary: $63190
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
- Oakland-Hayward-Berkeley, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 220
- Average Hourly Rate: $26.82
- Average Annual Salary: $55780
- San Francisco-Redwood City-South San Francisco, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 1
- Average Hourly Rate: $30.26
- Average Annual Salary: $62950
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 an overview of the applicants Miracosta College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Miracosta College may provide student services like:- Distance learning
- Remedial courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Work study style employment
- Day care for children
Intercollegiate Athletics
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Volleyball
- Beach Volleyball