Bookkeeping Courses

The bookkeeping program at San Diego Miramar 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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San Diego Miramar College

7250 Mesa College Dr, San Diego, CA

Were you aware that people who have an Associate degree earn on average $8,000 more than high school graduates? San Diego Miramar College is an excellent choice for starting your education. If your goal is to increase your earning potential, then a degree from San Diego Miramar College is an excellent place to start. Technical as well as academic degree programs are offered. The college has established transfer agreements with the University of California and other universities.

San Diego Miramar College is located on a Mira Mesa/Scripps ranch suburban area of San Diego along the I-15 corridor. The area is very safe and beautiful. Originally, it was used to train police officers and firefighters. The college now offers over 120 programs.

San Diego Miramar College offers outstanding degree programs in Administration of Justice, Art, Automotive Technology, Aviation Maintenance Technology, Aviation Operations, Biology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Child Development, Diesel Technology, English, Exercise Science and many other fields. At San Diego Miramar College you will get an outstanding education without spending a lot. Tuition is only $46 per unit.

Many outstanding services are available to students. The school offers health care and child care. Veterans are welcome at San Diego Miramar College. The college is approved by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education and the Department of Veteran Affairs Regional Office.

The college fields athletic teams in several sports. San Diego Miramar College has an outstanding basketball, soccer, and men’s and women’s water polo team.

Students Enrolled in the Bookkeeping Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. San Diego Miramar College has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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

• San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
  • Total Employment: 770
  • Average Hourly Rate: $29.09
  • Average Annual Salary: $60500

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

• San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
  • Total Employment: 14
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.57
  • Average Annual Salary: $42790

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

• San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $21.59
  • Average Annual Salary: $44900

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

• San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
  • Total Employment: 540
  • Average Hourly Rate: $25.78
  • Average Annual Salary: $53610

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