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Financial Aid Office

FINANCIAL AID RATE

83%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

27:1

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$2,704

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 Riverside Community 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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Riverside Community College (RHCCD)

3600 Workman Mill Rd, Whittier, CA

Riverside Community College (RCC) is often referred to as Riverside Community College District.  RCC is now comprised of three colleges: Riverside City College, Moreno Valley College and Norco College.  Distance education is also available through the district's Open Campus program.

Riverside City College is home to Riverside School for the Arts (RSA), a curriculum project of the college with programs that enhance and expand on existing degrees and certificates offered at the college. RSA programs lead to achievement in the arts with emphasis on the practical skills needed to be financially successful in the arts and new media.  RSA has strong ties to the entertainment and multimedia industries found in the Southern California area, and these ties enrich the practical aspects of the program and offer potential employment opportunities.

Located in downtown Riverside, Riverside City College offers its students a wide range of choices from more than 100 associate's degree programs, to preparation for transfer to four-year colleges, or career certificates.  The college has strong programs in liberal arts, performing arts, science, nursing and athletics.

District Mission Statement

Riverside Community College District is dedicated to the success of our students and to the development of the communities we serve. To advance this mission, our colleges and learning centers provide educational and student services to meet the needs and expectations of their unique communities of learners. To support this mission, District Offices provide our colleges with central services and leadership in the areas of advocacy, resource development and planning.

History

Riverside City College was founded in 1916 on the site of the former Poly High School.  It has since grown to be one of California's leading community colleges.

Academics

Riverside Community College District has four academic terms: fall term, winter term, spring term and summer term.

Colleges and Schools

Riverside Community College District has three colleges: Riverside City College, Moreno Valley College and Norco College.  Distance education with online classes is also available through the district's Open Campus program.  Riverside City College is home to Riverside School for the Arts (RSA).

Student Life

The visual arts at each of the RCCD colleges enrich students' lives through access to great faculty, facilities and classes in painting, drawing, design, computer and animation.  Other exciting activities on campuses include dance classes open to students and recreational dancers.  The Moreno Valley College Gospel Singers have toured locally and internationally.  The men's and women's cross country teams for RCCD practice at MVC.  The Career and Transfer Centers at each of the three colleges provide academic services to students.  There are also Counseling Centers, Health Services, an Honors Program, Study Abroad Program and many other student resources.

Athletics

Riverside Community College Athletic Training prepares student-athletes for the many competitive Tigers teams in men and women's sports that include:

Baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, swim/dive, track & field, tennis, water polo, women's basketball, cheerleading, women's cross country, fast pitch and volleyball.

Satellite Campuses

Riverside City College, Riverside, CA

Moreno Valley College, Moreno Valley, CA

Norco College, Norco, CA

Community Life

The Associated Students program at each RCCD campus provides a program of activities. A calendar of events is maintained in each school's library. Students are encouraged to stop by or visit the website (www.rcc.edu/asrcc/index.cfm) to see how they can get involved.

The Associated Students also sponsors many clubs and organizations.  There are honors societies, social services, and professional and general interest clubs. Membership to these groups is open to all paid members of the Associated Students.  Club guides are available in the Student Activities or Government offices.

Students Enrolled in the Bookkeeping Program

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

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

Students by Academic Level (2019)

 Graduates
Less Than One Year Certificate22
Less Than Two-Year Award21
Associate's Degree19

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male11
Female51

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Asian4
Black4
Hispanic34
White16
Multiple Races3
Non Resident Alien1

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 Riverside Community 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

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

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

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

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 provide a better idea of the students Riverside Community 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 support students and graduates, Riverside Community College may offer services to students like:

  • Online classes
  • Weekend and night classes available
  • Remedial courses
  • Counseling assistance
  • Employing students to lower education costs
  • Employment search assistance
  • Day care

Intercollegiate Athletics

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Softball
  • Swimming and Diving
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field, Outdoor
  • Track and Field, X-Country
  • Volleyball
  • Water Polo
  • Beach Volleyball