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Accounting and bookkeeping classes in Seattle, Washington

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

14 schools offer these accounting and bookkeeping programs with classes in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area, and every one is approved 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 Seattle, 10 of the 57 programs take students without a high school diploma, and 38 are taught partly or fully online.

See the 57 programs

All 96 accounting and bookkeeping programs in Washington, including online programs

How much do accounting and bookkeeping classes cost in Seattle?

Certificates and short courses (45 programs)
$2,028 to $4,453most of them, usually 22 to 30 weeks long
Two-year degrees (12 programs)
$9,168 to $10,970most of them, usually 60 weeks long

What you pay yourself for the whole program, as the schools report it. "Most" is the middle half of the programs with a price.

In the typical program

Finished the program
53%
Working 6 months later
63%
Earned a year, estimated
about $36,800
Length
22 to 60 weeks

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

Are there free accounting and bookkeeping classes in Seattle?

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

All 57 accounting and bookkeeping programs in Seattle approved for WIOA funding

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57 programs

  • Accounting certificateHybridPrerequisite courses

    Accounting Preparation

    Bellevue College

    Bellevue

    Prerequisite courses

    Bellevue College, Bellevue · Accounting certificate · Hybrid · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,809
    Program website, Accounting Preparation at Bellevue College
    More details about Accounting Preparation at Bellevue College
    Finished
    42%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    20 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    88
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,809

  • Bookkeeping certificate or courseHybridPrerequisite courses

    Bookkeeping

    Bellevue College

    Bellevue

    Prerequisite courses

    Bellevue College, Bellevue · Bookkeeping certificate or course · Hybrid · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,278
    Program website, Bookkeeping at Bellevue College
    More details about Bookkeeping at Bellevue College
    Finished
    42%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    22 weeks, 13 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    88
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,278

  • Accounting certificateIn personPrerequisite courses

    Accounting Information Systems

    Bellevue College

    Bellevue

    Prerequisite courses

    Bellevue College, Bellevue · Accounting certificate · In person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,391
    Program website, Accounting Information Systems at Bellevue College
    More details about Accounting Information Systems at Bellevue College
    Finished
    42%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    22 weeks, 14 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    88
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,391

  • Bookkeeping certificate or courseHybridPrerequisite courses

    Accounting Assistant

    Bellevue College

    Bellevue

    Prerequisite courses

    Bellevue College, Bellevue · Bookkeeping certificate or course · Hybrid · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,369
    Program website, Accounting Assistant at Bellevue College
    More details about Accounting Assistant at Bellevue College
    Finished
    42%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    30 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    88
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $5,369

  • Accounting (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Accounting

    Bellevue College

    Bellevue

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Bellevue College, Bellevue · Accounting (associate degree) · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$10,626
    Program website, Accounting at Bellevue College
    More details about Accounting at Bellevue College
    Finished
    42%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    60 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    88
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $10,626

  • Accounting certificateHybridEducation and courses

    Accounting Achievement

    North Seattle College

    Seattle

    Education and courses

    North Seattle College, Seattle · Accounting certificate · Hybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,696
    Program website, Accounting Achievement at North Seattle College
    More details about Accounting Achievement at North Seattle College
    Finished
    52%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    22 weeks, 7 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    67
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,696

  • Accounting certificateHybridEducation and courses

    Accounting Fraud

    North Seattle College

    Seattle

    Education and courses

    North Seattle College, Seattle · Accounting certificate · Hybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,696
    Program website, Accounting Fraud at North Seattle College
    More details about Accounting Fraud at North Seattle College
    Finished
    52%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    30 weeks, 5 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    67
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,696

  • Bookkeeping certificate or courseHybridEducation and courses

    Bookkeeping Assistant (I-BEST)

    North Seattle College

    Seattle

    Education and courses

    North Seattle College, Seattle · Bookkeeping certificate or course · Hybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,713
    Program website, Bookkeeping Assistant (I-BEST) at North Seattle College
    More details about Bookkeeping Assistant (I-BEST) at North Seattle College
    Finished
    52%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    22 weeks, 11 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    67
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,713

  • Bookkeeping certificate or courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Bookkeeping Certificate in Accounting

    North Seattle College

    Seattle

    High school diploma or equivalent

    North Seattle College, Seattle · Bookkeeping certificate or course · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,418
    Program website, Bookkeeping Certificate in Accounting at North Seattle College
    More details about Bookkeeping Certificate in Accounting at North Seattle College
    Finished
    52%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    30 weeks, 14 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    67
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $4,418

  • Accounting (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Accounting

    North Seattle College

    Seattle

    High school diploma or equivalent

    North Seattle College, Seattle · Accounting (associate degree) · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$10,174
    Program website, Accounting at North Seattle College
    More details about Accounting at North Seattle College
    Finished
    52%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    60 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    67
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $10,174

  • Bookkeeping certificate or courseHybridNo diploma needed

    Accounting Office Associate

    Tacoma Community College

    Tacoma

    No diploma needed

    Tacoma Community College, Tacoma · Bookkeeping certificate or course · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$36,800
    Price if you pay yourself$1,100
    Program website, Accounting Office Associate at Tacoma Community College
    More details about Accounting Office Associate at Tacoma Community College
    Finished
    68%
    Working at 6 months
    75%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,189
    Length
    12 weeks, 13 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    65
    a year, estimated
    $36,800
    price
    $1,100

  • Bookkeeping certificate or courseHybridEducation and courses

    Assistant Bookkeeping Clerk

    Tacoma Community College

    Tacoma

    Education and courses

    Tacoma Community College, Tacoma · Bookkeeping certificate or course · Hybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$36,800
    Price if you pay yourself$2,017
    Program website, Assistant Bookkeeping Clerk at Tacoma Community College
    More details about Assistant Bookkeeping Clerk at Tacoma Community College
    Finished
    68%
    Working at 6 months
    75%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,189
    Length
    22 weeks, 14 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $500
    Students counted
    65
    a year, estimated
    $36,800
    price
    $2,017

  • Bookkeeping certificate or courseHybridEducation and courses

    Bookkeeping Systems

    Tacoma Community College

    Tacoma

    Education and courses

    Tacoma Community College, Tacoma · Bookkeeping certificate or course · Hybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$36,800
    Price if you pay yourself$2,751
    Program website, Bookkeeping Systems at Tacoma Community College
    More details about Bookkeeping Systems at Tacoma Community College
    Finished
    68%
    Working at 6 months
    75%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,189
    Length
    30 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,800
    Students counted
    65
    a year, estimated
    $36,800
    price
    $2,751

  • Accounting (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Accounting

    Tacoma Community College

    Tacoma

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Tacoma Community College, Tacoma · Accounting (associate degree) · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$36,800
    Price if you pay yourself$5,502
    Program website, Accounting at Tacoma Community College
    More details about Accounting at Tacoma Community College
    Finished
    68%
    Working at 6 months
    75%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,189
    Length
    60 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    65
    a year, estimated
    $36,800
    price
    $5,502

  • Bookkeeping certificate or courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Basic Bookkeeping

    Edmonds College

    Lynnwood

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Edmonds College, Lynnwood · Bookkeeping certificate or course · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$37,000
    Price if you pay yourself$1,485
    Program website, Basic Bookkeeping at Edmonds College
    More details about Basic Bookkeeping at Edmonds College
    Finished
    52%
    Working at 6 months
    63%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,238
    Length
    12 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    60
    a year, estimated
    $37,000
    price
    $1,485

  • Accounting certificateIn personEducation and courses

    Accounting for Small Business

    Edmonds College

    Lynnwood

    Education and courses

    Edmonds College, Lynnwood · Accounting certificate · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$37,000
    Price if you pay yourself$3,471
    Program website, Accounting for Small Business at Edmonds College
    More details about Accounting for Small Business at Edmonds College
    Finished
    52%
    Working at 6 months
    63%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,238
    Length
    22 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    60
    a year, estimated
    $37,000
    price
    $3,471

  • Bookkeeping certificate or courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Professional Bookkeeping with Quickbooks Online with Payroll Practice and Management (Voucher Included)

    Edmonds College

    Lynnwood

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Edmonds College, Lynnwood · Bookkeeping certificate or course · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$37,000
    Price if you pay yourself$3,850
    Program website, Professional Bookkeeping with Quickbooks Online with Payroll Practice and Management (Voucher Included) at Edmonds College
    More details about Professional Bookkeeping with Quickbooks Online with Payroll Practice and Management (Voucher Included) at Edmonds College
    Finished
    52%
    Working at 6 months
    63%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,238
    Length
    40 weeks, 3 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    60
    a year, estimated
    $37,000
    price
    $3,850

  • Accounting (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Accounting

    Edmonds College

    Lynnwood

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Edmonds College, Lynnwood · Accounting (associate degree) · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$37,000
    Price if you pay yourself$9,248
    Program website, Accounting at Edmonds College
    More details about Accounting at Edmonds College
    Finished
    52%
    Working at 6 months
    63%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,238
    Length
    60 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    60
    a year, estimated
    $37,000
    price
    $9,248

  • Bookkeeping certificate or courseIn personPrerequisite courses

    Accounting Clerk

    Renton Technical College

    Renton

    Prerequisite courses

    Renton Technical College, Renton · Bookkeeping certificate or course · In person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimated$30,100
    Price if you pay yourself$3,476

    6 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Accounting Clerk at Renton Technical College
    More details about Accounting Clerk at Renton Technical College
    Finished
    71%
    Working at 6 months
    56%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,530
    Length
    22 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    56
    a year, estimated
    $30,100
    price
    $3,476
    trained with WIOA funding
    6

  • Accounting (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Accounting Paraprofessional

    Renton Technical College

    Renton

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Renton Technical College, Renton · Accounting (associate degree) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$30,100
    Price if you pay yourself$9,991

    6 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Accounting Paraprofessional at Renton Technical College
    More details about Accounting Paraprofessional at Renton Technical College
    Finished
    71%
    Working at 6 months
    56%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,530
    Length
    60 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    56
    a year, estimated
    $30,100
    price
    $9,991
    trained with WIOA funding
    6

  • Accounting (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Accounting Specialist

    Renton Technical College

    Renton

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Renton Technical College, Renton · Accounting (associate degree) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$30,100
    Price if you pay yourself$9,991

    6 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Accounting Specialist at Renton Technical College
    More details about Accounting Specialist at Renton Technical College
    Finished
    71%
    Working at 6 months
    56%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,530
    Length
    60 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    56
    a year, estimated
    $30,100
    price
    $9,991
    trained with WIOA funding
    6

  • Bookkeeping certificate or courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Bookkeeping

    Everett Community College

    Everett

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Everett Community College, Everett · Bookkeeping certificate or course · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$8,050
    Program website, Bookkeeping at Everett Community College
    More details about Bookkeeping at Everett Community College
    Finished
    46%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    50 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    52
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $8,050

  • Accounting (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Accounting

    Everett Community College

    Everett

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Everett Community College, Everett · Accounting (associate degree) · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$12,528
    Program website, Accounting at Everett Community College
    More details about Accounting at Everett Community College
    Finished
    46%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    60 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    52
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $12,528

  • Bookkeeping certificate or courseHybridPrerequisite courses

    Accounting Assistant

    Lake Washington Institute of Technology

    Kirkland

    Prerequisite courses

    Lake Washington Institute of Technology, Kirkland · Bookkeeping certificate or course · Hybrid · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimated$21,200
    Price if you pay yourself$2,726
    Program website, Accounting Assistant at Lake Washington Institute of Technology
    More details about Accounting Assistant at Lake Washington Institute of Technology
    Finished
    68%
    Working at 6 months
    48%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,290
    Length
    22 weeks, 13 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    51
    a year, estimated
    $21,200
    price
    $2,726

  • Accounting certificateHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Accounting: Practical Accounting

    Lake Washington Institute of Technology

    Kirkland

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Lake Washington Institute of Technology, Kirkland · Accounting certificate · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$21,200
    Price if you pay yourself$6,297
    Program website, Accounting: Practical Accounting at Lake Washington Institute of Technology
    More details about Accounting: Practical Accounting at Lake Washington Institute of Technology
    Finished
    68%
    Working at 6 months
    48%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,290
    Length
    33 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    51
    a year, estimated
    $21,200
    price
    $6,297

  • Bookkeeping certificate or courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Accounting Paraprofessional

    Lake Washington Institute of Technology

    Kirkland

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Lake Washington Institute of Technology, Kirkland · Bookkeeping certificate or course · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$21,200
    Price if you pay yourself$7,989
    Program website, Accounting Paraprofessional at Lake Washington Institute of Technology
    More details about Accounting Paraprofessional at Lake Washington Institute of Technology
    Finished
    68%
    Working at 6 months
    48%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,290
    Length
    55 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    51
    a year, estimated
    $21,200
    price
    $7,989

  • Accounting (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Accounting

    Lake Washington Institute of Technology

    Kirkland

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Lake Washington Institute of Technology, Kirkland · Accounting (associate degree) · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$21,200
    Price if you pay yourself$8,929
    Program website, Accounting at Lake Washington Institute of Technology
    More details about Accounting at Lake Washington Institute of Technology
    Finished
    68%
    Working at 6 months
    48%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,290
    Length
    60 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    51
    a year, estimated
    $21,200
    price
    $8,929

  • Bookkeeping certificate or courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Accounting Clerk

    Green River College

    Auburn

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Green River College, Auburn · Bookkeeping certificate or course · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$41,300
    Price if you pay yourself$1,541
    Program website, Accounting Clerk at Green River College
    More details about Accounting Clerk at Green River College
    Finished
    62%
    Working at 6 months
    74%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,314
    Length
    12 weeks, 14 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    42
    a year, estimated
    $41,300
    price
    $1,541

  • Accounting certificateHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Accounting

    Green River College

    Auburn

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Green River College, Auburn · Accounting certificate · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$41,300
    Price if you pay yourself$3,451
    Program website, Accounting at Green River College
    More details about Accounting at Green River College
    Finished
    62%
    Working at 6 months
    74%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,314
    Length
    30 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    42
    a year, estimated
    $41,300
    price
    $3,451

  • Bookkeeping certificate or courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Bookkeeping Clerk

    Clover Park Technical College

    Lakewood

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Clover Park Technical College, Lakewood · Bookkeeping certificate or course · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$34,400
    Price if you pay yourself$4,709
    Program website, Bookkeeping Clerk at Clover Park Technical College
    More details about Bookkeeping Clerk at Clover Park Technical College
    Finished
    57%
    Working at 6 months
    68%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,603
    Length
    60 weeks, 7 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    41
    a year, estimated
    $34,400
    price
    $4,709

  • Accounting (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Accounting

    Clover Park Technical College

    Lakewood

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Clover Park Technical College, Lakewood · Accounting (associate degree) · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$34,400
    Price if you pay yourself$13,486
    Program website, Accounting at Clover Park Technical College
    More details about Accounting at Clover Park Technical College
    Finished
    57%
    Working at 6 months
    68%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,603
    Length
    60 weeks, 21 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    41
    a year, estimated
    $34,400
    price
    $13,486

  • PayrollIn personNo diploma needed

    Payroll Manager - GES440

    Clover Park Technical College

    Lakewood

    No diploma needed

    Clover Park Technical College, Lakewood · Payroll · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$34,400
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Payroll Manager - GES440 at Clover Park Technical College
    More details about Payroll Manager - GES440 at Clover Park Technical College
    Finished
    57%
    Working at 6 months
    68%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,603
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    41
    a year, estimated
    $34,400
    price
    Not reported

  • Bookkeeping certificate or courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Accounting Assistant II

    Highline College

    Des Moines

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Highline College, Des Moines · Bookkeeping certificate or course · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,350
    Program website, Accounting Assistant II at Highline College
    More details about Accounting Assistant II at Highline College
    Finished
    57%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    28 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $525
    Students counted
    40
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,350

  • Bookkeeping certificate or courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Accounting Assistant I

    Highline College

    Des Moines

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Highline College, Des Moines · Bookkeeping certificate or course · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,700
    Program website, Accounting Assistant I at Highline College
    More details about Accounting Assistant I at Highline College
    Finished
    57%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    28 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $525
    Students counted
    40
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,700

  • Bookkeeping certificate or courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Bookkeeping

    Highline College

    Des Moines

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Highline College, Des Moines · Bookkeeping certificate or course · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,900
    Program website, Bookkeeping at Highline College
    More details about Bookkeeping at Highline College
    Finished
    57%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    50 weeks, 14 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,175
    Students counted
    40
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $7,900

  • Accounting (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Accounting

    Highline College

    Des Moines

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Highline College, Des Moines · Accounting (associate degree) · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$12,000
    Program website, Accounting at Highline College
    More details about Accounting at Highline College
    Finished
    57%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    60 weeks, 17 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    40
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $12,000

  • Bookkeeping certificate or courseHybridPrerequisite courses

    Accounting Clerk

    Shoreline Community College

    Shoreline

    Prerequisite courses

    Shoreline Community College, Shoreline · Bookkeeping certificate or course · Hybrid · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,583
    Program website, Accounting Clerk at Shoreline Community College
    More details about Accounting Clerk at Shoreline Community College
    Finished
    47%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    15 weeks, 10 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    35
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,583

  • Tax preparationHybridPrerequisite courses

    Tax Preparer

    Shoreline Community College

    Shoreline

    Prerequisite courses

    Shoreline Community College, Shoreline · Tax preparation · Hybrid · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,583
    Program website, Tax Preparer at Shoreline Community College
    More details about Tax Preparer at Shoreline Community College
    Finished
    47%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    15 weeks, 10 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    35
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,583

  • Bookkeeping certificate or courseHybridPrerequisite courses

    Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable Clerk

    Shoreline Community College

    Shoreline

    Prerequisite courses

    Shoreline Community College, Shoreline · Bookkeeping certificate or course · Hybrid · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,031
    Program website, Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable Clerk at Shoreline Community College
    More details about Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable Clerk at Shoreline Community College
    Finished
    47%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    15 weeks, 13 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    35
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,031

  • PayrollHybridPrerequisite courses

    Payroll Clerk

    Shoreline Community College

    Shoreline

    Prerequisite courses

    Shoreline Community College, Shoreline · Payroll · Hybrid · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,111
    Program website, Payroll Clerk at Shoreline Community College
    More details about Payroll Clerk at Shoreline Community College
    Finished
    47%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    28 weeks, 7 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    35
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,111

  • Accounting (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Accounting

    Shoreline Community College

    Shoreline

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Shoreline Community College, Shoreline · Accounting (associate degree) · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$9,603
    Program website, Accounting at Shoreline Community College
    More details about Accounting at Shoreline Community College
    Finished
    47%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    60 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    35
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $9,603

  • Bookkeeping certificate or courseIn personNo diploma needed

    Certified Bookkeeper with Microsoft Excel (Exam Cost and Voucher Included)

    Shoreline Community College

    Shoreline

    No diploma needed

    Shoreline Community College, Shoreline · Bookkeeping certificate or course · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Certified Bookkeeper with Microsoft Excel (Exam Cost and Voucher Included) at Shoreline Community College
    More details about Certified Bookkeeper with Microsoft Excel (Exam Cost and Voucher Included) at Shoreline Community College
    Finished
    47%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    35
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • PayrollIn personNo diploma needed

    Payroll Practice and Management

    Shoreline Community College

    Shoreline

    No diploma needed

    Shoreline Community College, Shoreline · Payroll · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Payroll Practice and Management at Shoreline Community College
    More details about Payroll Practice and Management at Shoreline Community College
    Finished
    47%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    35
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Bookkeeping certificate or courseIn personNo diploma needed

    Professional Bookkeeping with QuickBooks Online (Voucher Included)

    Shoreline Community College

    Shoreline

    No diploma needed

    Shoreline Community College, Shoreline · Bookkeeping certificate or course · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Professional Bookkeeping with QuickBooks Online (Voucher Included) at Shoreline Community College
    More details about Professional Bookkeeping with QuickBooks Online (Voucher Included) at Shoreline Community College
    Finished
    47%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    35
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Bookkeeping certificate or courseIn personNo diploma needed

    Professional Bookkeeping with QuickBooks Online with Payroll Practice and Management (Voucher Included)

    Shoreline Community College

    Shoreline

    No diploma needed

    Shoreline Community College, Shoreline · Bookkeeping certificate or course · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Professional Bookkeeping with QuickBooks Online with Payroll Practice and Management (Voucher Included) at Shoreline Community College
    More details about Professional Bookkeeping with QuickBooks Online with Payroll Practice and Management (Voucher Included) at Shoreline Community College
    Finished
    47%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    35
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Bookkeeping certificate or courseIn personNo diploma needed

    Bookkeeping

    Bates Technical College

    Tacoma

    No diploma needed

    Bates Technical College, Tacoma · Bookkeeping certificate or course · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$50,100
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Bookkeeping at Bates Technical College
    More details about Bookkeeping at Bates Technical College
    Finished
    64%
    Working at 6 months
    63%
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,532
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    20
    a year, estimated
    $50,100
    price
    Not reported

  • Bookkeeping certificate or courseIn personPrerequisite courses

    Professional Bookkeeping with QuickBooks Online GES2045/GES2046

    Clover Park Technical College

    Lakewood

    Prerequisite courses

    Clover Park Technical College, Lakewood · Bookkeeping certificate or course · In person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,095
    Program website, Professional Bookkeeping with QuickBooks Online GES2045/GES2046 at Clover Park Technical College
    More details about Professional Bookkeeping with QuickBooks Online GES2045/GES2046 at Clover Park Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    22 weeks, 5 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,095

  • Bookkeeping certificate or courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Professional Bookkeeping with Quickbooks Online (Voucher Included)

    Edmonds College

    Lynnwood

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Edmonds College, Lynnwood · Bookkeeping certificate or course · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,380
    Program website, Professional Bookkeeping with Quickbooks Online (Voucher Included) at Edmonds College
    More details about Professional Bookkeeping with Quickbooks Online (Voucher Included) at Edmonds College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    22 weeks, 5 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,380

  • Accounting certificateIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Practical Accounting

    Pierce College

    Lakewood

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Pierce College, Lakewood · Accounting certificate · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,564
    Program website, Practical Accounting at Pierce College
    More details about Practical Accounting at Pierce College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    30 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,564

  • Bookkeeping certificate or courseIn personPrerequisite courses

    Professional Bookkeeping with QuickBooks Online with Payroll Practice and Management GES2049/GES2050

    Clover Park Technical College

    Lakewood

    Prerequisite courses

    Clover Park Technical College, Lakewood · Bookkeeping certificate or course · In person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,495
    Program website, Professional Bookkeeping with QuickBooks Online with Payroll Practice and Management GES2049/GES2050 at Clover Park Technical College
    More details about Professional Bookkeeping with QuickBooks Online with Payroll Practice and Management GES2049/GES2050 at Clover Park Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    50 weeks, 4 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,495

  • Bookkeeping certificate or courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Accounting Office Assistant

    Pierce College

    Lakewood

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Pierce College, Lakewood · Bookkeeping certificate or course · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,559
    Program website, Accounting Office Assistant at Pierce College
    More details about Accounting Office Assistant at Pierce College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    30 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $600
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $4,559

  • Accounting certificateIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Applied Accounting

    Seattle Central College

    Seattle

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Seattle Central College, Seattle · Accounting certificate · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,991
    Program website, Applied Accounting at Seattle Central College
    More details about Applied Accounting at Seattle Central College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    30 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $4,991

  • Accounting (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Applied Accounting

    Pierce College

    Lakewood

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Pierce College, Lakewood · Accounting (associate degree) · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,128
    Program website, Applied Accounting at Pierce College
    More details about Applied Accounting at Pierce College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    60 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $5,128

  • Accounting certificateHybridPrerequisite courses

    Accounting Technology

    Pierce College

    Lakewood

    Prerequisite courses

    Pierce College, Lakewood · Accounting certificate · Hybrid · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,722
    Program website, Accounting Technology at Pierce College
    More details about Accounting Technology at Pierce College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    30 weeks, 14 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $900
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $6,722

  • Bookkeeping certificate or courseIn personNo diploma needed

    Accounts Payable Specialist Certification w Excel (V) - GES 2091/

    Clover Park Technical College

    Lakewood

    No diploma needed

    Clover Park Technical College, Lakewood · Bookkeeping certificate or course · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Accounts Payable Specialist Certification w Excel (V) - GES 2091/ at Clover Park Technical College
    More details about Accounts Payable Specialist Certification w Excel (V) - GES 2091/ at Clover Park Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Bookkeeping certificate or courseIn personNo diploma needed

    Certified Bookkeeper with Microsoft Excel (Exam Cost Included)

    Pierce College

    Lakewood

    No diploma needed

    Pierce College, Lakewood · Bookkeeping certificate or course · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Certified Bookkeeper with Microsoft Excel (Exam Cost Included) at Pierce College
    More details about Certified Bookkeeper with Microsoft Excel (Exam Cost Included) at Pierce College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Bookkeeping certificate or courseIn personNo diploma needed

    Professional Bookkeeping with QuickBooks

    Pierce College

    Lakewood

    No diploma needed

    Pierce College, Lakewood · Bookkeeping certificate or course · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Professional Bookkeeping with QuickBooks at Pierce College
    More details about Professional Bookkeeping with QuickBooks at Pierce College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

How to pay for accounting and bookkeeping classes in Seattle

WIOA funding can pay for accounting and bookkeeping classes in Seattle

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

Where the Seattle accounting and bookkeeping program numbers come from

Which Seattle accounting and bookkeeping programs are on this list?

These are the accounting and bookkeeping programs with classes in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area that are 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. Online programs are left out here; they are on the Washington page. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what the area offers.

How Seattle 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.

Other training in Seattle

Sources for the facts about accounting and bookkeeping classes in Seattle

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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