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Accounting and bookkeeping classes in New Jersey

14 accounting and bookkeeping programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

11 schools offer these accounting and bookkeeping programs, and New Jersey has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

Bookkeeping and accounting clerks record and check financial data so an organization keeps complete, accurate books. Some employers want college classes or a degree in accounting, others hire people with a high school diploma and train them on the job; certification is not usually required.1 In New Jersey, 9 of the 14 programs take students without a high school diploma.

See the 14 programs

How much do accounting and bookkeeping classes cost in New Jersey?

$3,121 to $4,000 is what most accounting and bookkeeping programs in New Jersey cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 14 programs with a price. All of them: $600 to $48,400

In the typical program

Finished the program
Not enough data
Working 6 months later
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Length
Not reported

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in New Jersey may also offer accounting and bookkeeping classes. How these figures are made

Are there free accounting and bookkeeping classes in New Jersey?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

Accounting and bookkeeping classes in New York, Philadelphia, Trenton and other New Jersey cities

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All 14 accounting and bookkeeping programs in New Jersey approved for WIOA funding

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14 programs

  • QuickBooks and accounting softwareIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Computerized Financial Accounting

    Avtech Institute of Technology South Plainfield PCS

    South Plainfield

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Avtech Institute of Technology South Plainfield PCS, South Plainfield · QuickBooks and accounting software · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,000

    24 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Computerized Financial Accounting at Avtech Institute of Technology South Plainfield PCS
    More details about Computerized Financial Accounting at Avtech Institute of Technology South Plainfield PCS
    Finished
    89%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $250
    Students counted
    24
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $4,000
    trained with WIOA funding
    24

  • QuickBooks and accounting softwareIn personNo diploma needed

    Online QuickBooks and Sage with Microsof

    Middlesex County College Career Training Center

    Edison

    No diploma needed

    Middlesex County College Career Training Center, Edison · QuickBooks and accounting software · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$600
    Program website, Online QuickBooks and Sage with Microsof at Middlesex County College Career Training Center
    More details about Online QuickBooks and Sage with Microsof at Middlesex County College Career Training Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $100
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $600

  • QuickBooks and accounting softwareIn personNo diploma needed

    Online Computerized Accounting Systems

    Middlesex County College Career Training Center

    Edison

    No diploma needed

    Middlesex County College Career Training Center, Edison · QuickBooks and accounting software · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,200
    Program website, Online Computerized Accounting Systems at Middlesex County College Career Training Center
    More details about Online Computerized Accounting Systems at Middlesex County College Career Training Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $250
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,200

  • QuickBooks and accounting softwareIn personNo diploma needed

    Online Computerized Accounting Program w

    Middlesex County College Career Training Center

    Edison

    No diploma needed

    Middlesex County College Career Training Center, Edison · QuickBooks and accounting software · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,596
    Program website, Online Computerized Accounting Program w at Middlesex County College Career Training Center
    More details about Online Computerized Accounting Program w at Middlesex County College Career Training Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $399
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,596

  • Bookkeeping certificate or courseIn personNo diploma needed

    Accounting Technician

    Union College of Union County NJ CEWD WIOA Title 2 Elizabeth

    Elizabeth

    No diploma needed

    Union College of Union County NJ CEWD WIOA Title 2 Elizabeth, Elizabeth · Bookkeeping certificate or course · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,028
    Program website, Accounting Technician at Union College of Union County NJ CEWD WIOA Title 2 Elizabeth
    More details about Accounting Technician at Union College of Union County NJ CEWD WIOA Title 2 Elizabeth
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $100
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,028

  • Bookkeeping certificate or courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Professional Bookkeeping with QuickBooks

    Hudson County Schools of Technology Jersey City Center

    Jersey City

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Hudson County Schools of Technology Jersey City Center, Jersey City · Bookkeeping certificate or course · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,400
    Program website, Professional Bookkeeping with QuickBooks at Hudson County Schools of Technology Jersey City Center
    More details about Professional Bookkeeping with QuickBooks at Hudson County Schools of Technology Jersey City Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $100
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,400

  • Bookkeeping certificate or courseIn personNo diploma needed

    Professional Bookkeeping with QuickBooks

    Rutgers Center for Continuing Professional Development

    New Brunswick

    No diploma needed

    Rutgers Center for Continuing Professional Development, New Brunswick · Bookkeeping certificate or course · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,400
    Program website, Professional Bookkeeping with QuickBooks at Rutgers Center for Continuing Professional Development
    More details about Professional Bookkeeping with QuickBooks at Rutgers Center for Continuing Professional Development
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $100
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,400

  • Bookkeeping certificate or courseIn personNo diploma needed

    Professional Bookkeeping with QuickBooks

    Camden County College Continuing Education

    Blackwood

    No diploma needed

    Camden County College Continuing Education, Blackwood · Bookkeeping certificate or course · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,400
    Program website, Professional Bookkeeping with QuickBooks at Camden County College Continuing Education
    More details about Professional Bookkeeping with QuickBooks at Camden County College Continuing Education
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $100
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,400

  • QuickBooks and accounting softwareIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Computerized Financial Accounting

    Avtech Institute of Technology Fairfield PCS

    Fairfield

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Avtech Institute of Technology Fairfield PCS, Fairfield · QuickBooks and accounting software · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,000
    Program website, Computerized Financial Accounting at Avtech Institute of Technology Fairfield PCS
    More details about Computerized Financial Accounting at Avtech Institute of Technology Fairfield PCS
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $250
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $4,000

  • QuickBooks and accounting softwareIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Computerized Financial Accounting

    Avtech Institute of Technology Eatontown PCS

    Eatontown

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Avtech Institute of Technology Eatontown PCS, Eatontown · QuickBooks and accounting software · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,000
    Program website, Computerized Financial Accounting at Avtech Institute of Technology Eatontown PCS
    More details about Computerized Financial Accounting at Avtech Institute of Technology Eatontown PCS
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $250
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $4,000

  • QuickBooks and accounting softwareIn personNo diploma needed

    QuickBooks User and Pro Advisor Certific

    Bergen Community College Continuing Education Program

    Paramus

    No diploma needed

    Bergen Community College Continuing Education Program, Paramus · QuickBooks and accounting software · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,000
    Program website, QuickBooks User and Pro Advisor Certific at Bergen Community College Continuing Education Program
    More details about QuickBooks User and Pro Advisor Certific at Bergen Community College Continuing Education Program
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $50
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $4,000

  • QuickBooks and accounting softwareIn personNo diploma needed

    Computerized Accounting Program with MS

    Middlesex County College Career Training Center

    Edison

    No diploma needed

    Middlesex County College Career Training Center, Edison · QuickBooks and accounting software · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,200
    Program website, Computerized Accounting Program with MS at Middlesex County College Career Training Center
    More details about Computerized Accounting Program with MS at Middlesex County College Career Training Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $3,000
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $4,200

  • Accounting program (level not stated)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Accounting

    Mercer County Community College Credit Programs

    Trenton

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Mercer County Community College Credit Programs, Trenton · Accounting program (level not stated) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,800
    Program website, Accounting at Mercer County Community College Credit Programs
    More details about Accounting at Mercer County Community College Credit Programs
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $4,800

  • Accounting (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Accounting ACC.AAS

    Camden County College Credit Programs

    Blackwood

    No diploma needed

    Camden County College Credit Programs, Blackwood · Accounting (associate degree) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$48,400
    Program website, Accounting ACC.AAS at Camden County College Credit Programs
    More details about Accounting ACC.AAS at Camden County College Credit Programs
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $3,500
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $48,400

How to pay for accounting and bookkeeping classes in New Jersey

WIOA funding can pay for accounting and bookkeeping classes in New Jersey

Every program on this page is approved for WIOA funding: public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. It can pay for training for eligible adults, people who lost their job and young people.2People on public assistance, with a low income or lacking basic skills come first, and veterans have priority.3Your state or local area may limit how much WIOA pays and for how long. If a program costs more, a Pell Grant, a scholarship or severance pay can cover the rest.4

Ask at an American Job Center

Eligibility rules apply, and services vary from state to state. Your local American Job Center can tell you whether you qualify. The Department of Labor's page links to the center finder, or call 1-877-US-2JOBS (1-877-872-5627).5

Financial aid and grants for accounting and bookkeeping classes

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.67

GI Bill for accounting and bookkeeping classes

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.8

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Does WIOA pay for job training? Who qualifies and how to apply

Quick facts: Accounting and bookkeeping classes in New Jersey

programs with a price cost under $3,000
3 of 14
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
11th of 36
accounting and bookkeeping programs here, against the typical state's 12
14 vs 12

State comparisons use the same figures as the accounting and bookkeeping classes by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).

Where the New Jersey accounting and bookkeeping program numbers come from

Which New Jersey accounting and bookkeeping programs are on this list?

These are the accounting and bookkeeping programs New Jersey approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).9 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what New Jersey offers.

How New Jersey accounting and bookkeeping program prices are reported

The price is tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported it. "Trained with WIOA funding" on a program counts the people whose training there WIOA paid toward through a training account in program year 2024; the file never gives counts under 3, so a program without the line may still take WIOA students. It does not say how much of the price WIOA covered. Prices under $100 are treated as not reported, because the file holds many blanks entered as $0. Check the current price with the school.

What the graduate results of these programs measure

The figures at the top of this page are the middle program among those that report results: half did better, half did worse. Results describe students who left each program in recent years: the share who finished, the share working in the second quarter after leaving, and the middle earnings of those working in that quarter. States report earnings for that one quarter because they take them from the wage reports employers file every three months. The yearly figure here is that quarter times four, rounded to the nearest $100: an estimate, and an early one, since it is measured about half a year after training. The quarter as reported is under "More details" on each program. Results are withheld for small programs, and they describe past students, so they are no guarantee.

Why do some accounting and bookkeeping programs say "Not reported"?

Where a school or the state left a field empty, or the Department of Labor withheld it, the page says "Not reported". Nothing here is estimated to fill a gap.

Why the kind of school is left off each program

The file also records whether a school is public, private or nonprofit, but those entries are wrong too often to print next to a school's name, so this page leaves them out.

How reliable are the New Jersey figures?

The US Department of Labor's own results site lists New Jersey among the states with "known data quality concerns".10 The figures here are shown as the state reported them; check them with the school before you enroll.

Other training in New Jersey

Sources for the facts about accounting and bookkeeping classes in New Jersey

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  5. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  8. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  9. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List
  10. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: search page, note on states with known data quality concerns