Taxation Degree

As a subset of Accounting, the field of Taxation is an area of study in business focused on the process associated with tax including: taxing, imposing taxes, managing revenue raised from taxes is all part of taxation. Get more details below including other Washington colleges that offer taxation degrees.

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Olympic College

5520 108th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA

Olympic College, with campuses in Bremerton, Poulsbo, and Shelton, reaches the Kitsap and Mason county areas to bring in nearly 13,000 students each year.

OC has three convenient campuses consisting of a 33-acre campus in Bremerton, a 20-acre campus in Poulsbo, and a 27-acre campus in Shelton, making OC easily accessible for the Kitsap peninsula and surrounding areas.

Olympic College athletics program offers men and women’s basketball, volleyball, track and field, soccer, golf, and cross country. There is also a men’s baseball team available to male students and a women’s softball team available to female students.

For Washington state residents, the cost to attend Olympic College is $107.00 per credit hour. The cost for out-of-state residents is $120.00 per credit hour. International students may also attend OC for the cost of $279.00 per credit hour.

Olympic College offers students the opportunity to earn five various associate’s degrees as well as a wide array of technical certificates and licensures.

OC also offers assistance programs for students who are in need of help. Their program, titled SING, helps needy students by giving them the necessary resources to find affordable housing, food, and childcare for their families.

Olympic college also touts a special program that benefits military veterans and their families. In an effort to help veterans proceed with life after the military, OC offers tuition assistance, program placement assistance, and distance learning programs for those who wish to pursue higher education.

If you would like to attend or learn more about Olympic College, please click here to visit their official website.

Students Enrolled in the Taxation Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Olympic College offers a less than one year certificate program in taxation.

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

Accountants

Description

Analyze financial information and prepare financial reports to determine or maintain record of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, or other financial activities within an organization.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, accountants employment is expected to grow at a rate of 10.7% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 16
  • Average Hourly Rate: $37.75
  • Average Annual Salary: $78510
• Tacoma-Lakewood, WA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $32.91
  • Average Annual Salary: $68450

Financial Examiners

Description

Enforce or ensure compliance with laws and regulations governing financial and securities institutions and financial and real estate transactions. May examine, verify, or authenticate records.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, financial examiners employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.7% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 240
  • Average Hourly Rate: $46.41
  • Average Annual Salary: $96530
• Tacoma-Lakewood, WA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 30
  • Average Hourly Rate: $35.05
  • Average Annual Salary: $72910

Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents

Description

Determine tax liability or collect taxes from individuals or business firms according to prescribed laws and regulations.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -6.2% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 430
  • Average Hourly Rate: $32.05
  • Average Annual Salary: $66670
• Tacoma-Lakewood, WA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 90
  • Average Hourly Rate: $31.78
  • Average Annual Salary: $66090

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