This certificate is part of the Accounting AAAS and is designed to be a step towards a degree. By completing the Accounting Certificate of Proficiency, you will have completed the first 55 credits of an Accounting degree.
| Per Quarter 2019-2020 |
WA-Resident | Non-WA resident, US citizen Online Only |
Non-WA resident, US citizen, & Eligible non-citizen On Campus |
Non-WA resident Non-US citizen¹ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 credit | $152.13 | $166.72 | $243.46 | $330.00 |
| 5 credits | $624.65 | $697.60 | $1,081.30 | $1,514.00 |
| 12 credits (full-time) | $1,331.78 | $1,523.22 | $2,252.72 | $3,124.98 |
| 15 credits | $1,493.30 | $1,687.05 | $2,425.70 | $3,308.25 |
*Amounts above are estimated tuition & fee costs and do not include additional program
or course fees, books, or supply costs.
¹ Includes all International Students, both on campus and overseas online
Federal aid, scholarships, grants, and more are available to help you pay for school.
Detailed outline of required courses for this program option.
The job outlook for accounting-related occupations is very good. Graduates may be hired as an Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable Clerk, Full-Charge Bookkeeper, Junior Accountant, Ledger Clerk, Payroll Clerk or Tax Preparer.
Potential employers include: Many of the new accounting positions will be created in small, rapidly growing businesses or CPA firms. The field also provides opportunities for temporary employment, part-time work or accounting services out of your home.
Federal regulations require certain educational programs that qualify for a variety of federal student funding to comply with Gainful Employment rules.
This option is open to everyone. There are no eligibility requirements to start this program.