Bookkeeping Courses

The bookkeeping program at Farmingdale State 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 New York colleges that offer bookkeeping courses.

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Farmingdale State College

State Route 7, Cobleskill, NY

Farmingdale State College, a public institution, offers a large number of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Farmingdale, NY, the campus offers a suburban setting for students to study in. Enrollment at Farmingdale State College exceeds six thousand per year.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Communications And Journalism
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, student records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions staff. Most students admitted to Farmingdale State College score in-between 1360 - 1610 on the SAT exam. This school has an admissions rate of about 41% of which only 42% chose to enroll.

The tuition at this school varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay approximately $7,100 per year, while out-of-state residents are charged $17,000 for the year. Housing may be available for students that want to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $7,100 annually. Students enrolled at this school may qualify for aid which is typically grants and loans.

This school has a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)
• Lacrosse (NCAA Division III)

Students may visit the Farmingdale State College website to obtain a complete list of academic programs offered, student services, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Bookkeeping Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Farmingdale State College offers a less than two-year award program in bookkeeping.

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

• Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
  • Total Employment: 110
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.93
  • Average Annual Salary: $43530

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

• Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
  • Total Employment: 5
  • Average Hourly Rate: $19.63
  • Average Annual Salary: $40830

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

• Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
  • Total Employment: 470
  • Average Hourly Rate: $21.78
  • Average Annual Salary: $45300

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

• Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
  • Total Employment: 70
  • Average Hourly Rate: $23.31
  • Average Annual Salary: $48490

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