Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 117600
- Phone: (831) 443-4077
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
nan%FINANCIAL AID RATE
89%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
31:1Average 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 West Hills College – Coalinga 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.
West Hills College – Coalinga
1271 North Main Street, Salinas, CA
West Hills College – Coalinga is located in Coalinga, California. Coalinga is one of two campuses that together form West Hills College. The Coalinga campus was founded in 1932 to serve residents of the San Joaquin Valley. Throughout its history, the Coalinga campus has offered educational and vocational opportunities, and along with the Lemoore campus, has expanded1 as necessary to ensure community needs are met.
Academics
WHC Coalinga offers more programs than the Lemoore campus. The programs offered result in associate degrees or certificates. As a community college, WHC Coalinga offers transfer opportunities to four year institutions or prepare for a career through a vocational program.
Programs offered include:
Admissions and Financial Aid
To attend WHC Coalinga, students must satisfy one of the following criteria:
- High School Graduate
- GED or Equivalent
- 18 Years Old
- Principal Recommendation and Parental Permission (If a High School Student)
If a student satisfies any of the above criteria, he or she will be able to enroll by completing the application and paying any associated costs. Financial aid is available to eligible students. Eligibility is determined by obtaining a Federal PIN and submitting a completed Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The subsequent student aid report (SAR) will be used to determine which financial aid awards one qualifies for.
Athletics
The Coalinga campus of West Hills College offers sports programs in football, baseball, basketball, volleyball and softball.
Students Enrolled in the Bookkeeping Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. West Hills College – Coalinga has offered the following programs for students:
- Less Than One Year Certificate
- Associate's Degree
Students by Academic Level (2019)
Graduates | |
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Less Than One Year Certificate | 7 |
Associate's Degree | 6 |
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 0 |
Female | 13 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Black | 1 |
Hispanic | 8 |
White | 2 |
Non Resident Alien | 2 |
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 West Hills College – Coalinga, 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
- Salinas, CA
- Total Employment: 70
- Average Hourly Rate: $23.03
- Average Annual Salary: $47890
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
- Salinas, CA
- Total Employment: 1
- Average Hourly Rate: $21.09
- Average Annual Salary: $43860
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
- Salinas, CA
- Total Employment: 250
- Average Hourly Rate: $20.89
- Average Annual Salary: $43450
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 give you an idea of the students West Hills College – Coalinga accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, West Hills College – Coalinga may offer services like:- Distance learning
- Weekend and night classes available
- Remedial courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Day care
Intercollegiate Athletics
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Softball
- Volleyball
- Rodeo