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Accounting and bookkeeping classes in Wisconsin

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

19 schools offer these accounting and bookkeeping programs, and Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin, 25 of the 50 programs take students without a high school diploma, and 48 are taught partly or fully online.

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How much do accounting and bookkeeping classes cost in Wisconsin?

Certificates and short courses (35 programs)
$1,858 to $4,960most of them, usually 27 to 32 weeks long
Two-year degrees (15 programs)
$9,649 to $10,326most of them, usually 64 to 66 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
54%
Working 6 months later
78%
Earned a year, estimated
about $36,800
Length
30 to 64 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 Wisconsin may also offer accounting and bookkeeping classes. How these figures are made

Are there free accounting and bookkeeping classes in Wisconsin?

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

Accounting and bookkeeping classes in Fond du Lac, Kenosha, Milwaukee and other Wisconsin cities

Choosing an area filters the list below. 13 more programs are in 6 other areas, 2 in smaller cities and towns and 10 online.

All 50 accounting and bookkeeping programs in Wisconsin approved for WIOA funding

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50 programs

  • Bookkeeping certificate or courseHybridNo diploma needed

    Accounting Assistant

    Gateway Technical College

    Kenosha

    No diploma needed

    Gateway Technical College, Kenosha · Bookkeeping certificate or course · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$35,800
    Price if you pay yourself$4,991
    Program website, Accounting Assistant at Gateway Technical College
    More details about Accounting Assistant at Gateway Technical College
    Finished
    38%
    Working at 6 months
    69%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,954
    Length
    30 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    758
    a year, estimated
    $35,800
    price
    $4,991

  • Accounting (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Accounting

    Madison Area Technical College

    Madison

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Madison Area Technical College, Madison · Accounting (associate degree) · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$39,500
    Price if you pay yourself$9,623

    10 students trained with WIOA funding

    School website, Accounting at Madison Area Technical College
    More details about Accounting at Madison Area Technical College
    Finished
    44%
    Working at 6 months
    77%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,869
    Length
    64 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    731
    a year, estimated
    $39,500
    price
    $9,623
    trained with WIOA funding
    10

  • Accounting (associate degree)HybridNo diploma needed

    Accounting

    Gateway Technical College

    Kenosha

    No diploma needed

    Gateway Technical College, Kenosha · Accounting (associate degree) · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$38,400
    Price if you pay yourself$10,645

    9 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Accounting at Gateway Technical College
    More details about Accounting at Gateway Technical College
    Finished
    37%
    Working at 6 months
    69%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,589
    Length
    70 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    719
    a year, estimated
    $38,400
    price
    $10,645
    trained with WIOA funding
    9

  • Accounting (associate degree)HybridNo diploma needed

    Accounting

    Fox Valley Technical College

    Appleton

    No diploma needed

    Fox Valley Technical College, Appleton · Accounting (associate degree) · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$37,600
    Price if you pay yourself$10,258

    6 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Accounting at Fox Valley Technical College
    More details about Accounting at Fox Valley Technical College
    Finished
    52%
    Working at 6 months
    78%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,391
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,288
    Students counted
    613
    a year, estimated
    $37,600
    price
    $10,258
    trained with WIOA funding
    6

  • Accounting (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Accounting

    Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

    Green Bay

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, Green Bay · Accounting (associate degree) · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$35,700
    Price if you pay yourself$10,926
    Program website, Accounting at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
    More details about Accounting at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
    Finished
    53%
    Working at 6 months
    81%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,929
    Length
    104 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,950
    Students counted
    584
    a year, estimated
    $35,700
    price
    $10,926

  • Bookkeeping certificate or courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Accounting Assistant

    Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

    Green Bay

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, Green Bay · Bookkeeping certificate or course · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$33,600
    Price if you pay yourself$5,131
    Program website, Accounting Assistant at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
    More details about Accounting Assistant at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
    Finished
    60%
    Working at 6 months
    80%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,390
    Length
    37 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,650
    Students counted
    504
    a year, estimated
    $33,600
    price
    $5,131

  • Accounting (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Accounting

    Western Technical College

    La Crosse

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Western Technical College, La Crosse · Accounting (associate degree) · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$34,100
    Price if you pay yourself$10,013

    5 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Accounting at Western Technical College
    More details about Accounting at Western Technical College
    Finished
    48%
    Working at 6 months
    77%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,522
    Length
    60 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    403
    a year, estimated
    $34,100
    price
    $10,013
    trained with WIOA funding
    5

  • Accounting (associate degree)OnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Accounting

    Chippewa Valley Technical College

    Based in Eau Claire, WI

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Chippewa Valley Technical College, based in Eau Claire, WI · Accounting (associate degree) · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$33,300
    Price if you pay yourself$10,046

    6 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Accounting at Chippewa Valley Technical College
    More details about Accounting at Chippewa Valley Technical College
    Finished
    43%
    Working at 6 months
    78%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,329
    Length
    64 weeks, 19 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $553
    Students counted
    384
    a year, estimated
    $33,300
    price
    $10,046
    trained with WIOA funding
    6

  • Bookkeeping certificate or courseHybridEducation and courses

    Accounting Assistant

    Moraine Park Technical College

    Fond du Lac

    Education and courses

    Moraine Park Technical College, Fond du Lac · Bookkeeping certificate or course · Hybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$38,800
    Price if you pay yourself$5,117
    Program website, Accounting Assistant at Moraine Park Technical College
    More details about Accounting Assistant at Moraine Park Technical College
    Finished
    43%
    Working at 6 months
    84%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,692
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    378
    a year, estimated
    $38,800
    price
    $5,117

  • Bookkeeping certificate or courseHybridEducation and courses

    Bookkeeper

    Moraine Park Technical College

    Fond du Lac

    Education and courses

    Moraine Park Technical College, Fond du Lac · Bookkeeping certificate or course · Hybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$37,100
    Price if you pay yourself$2,193
    Program website, Bookkeeper at Moraine Park Technical College
    More details about Bookkeeper at Moraine Park Technical College
    Finished
    48%
    Working at 6 months
    82%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,269
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    376
    a year, estimated
    $37,100
    price
    $2,193

  • Bookkeeping certificate or courseHybridNo diploma needed

    Bookkeeping

    Fox Valley Technical College

    Appleton

    No diploma needed

    Fox Valley Technical College, Appleton · Bookkeeping certificate or course · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$37,500
    Price if you pay yourself$2,160

    3 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Bookkeeping at Fox Valley Technical College
    More details about Bookkeeping at Fox Valley Technical College
    Finished
    89%
    Working at 6 months
    78%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,384
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $136
    Students counted
    357
    a year, estimated
    $37,500
    price
    $2,160
    trained with WIOA funding
    3

  • Bookkeeping certificate or courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Accounting Assistant

    Madison Area Technical College

    Madison

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Madison Area Technical College, Madison · Bookkeeping certificate or course · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$42,100
    Price if you pay yourself$4,963
    Program website, Accounting Assistant at Madison Area Technical College
    More details about Accounting Assistant at Madison Area Technical College
    Finished
    77%
    Working at 6 months
    77%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,533
    Length
    64 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    351
    a year, estimated
    $42,100
    price
    $4,963

  • Accounting (associate degree)HybridEducation and courses

    Accounting

    Moraine Park Technical College

    Fond du Lac

    Education and courses

    Moraine Park Technical College, Fond du Lac · Accounting (associate degree) · Hybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$39,300
    Price if you pay yourself$9,649

    5 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Accounting at Moraine Park Technical College
    More details about Accounting at Moraine Park Technical College
    Finished
    49%
    Working at 6 months
    85%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,823
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    349
    a year, estimated
    $39,300
    price
    $9,649
    trained with WIOA funding
    5

  • Accounting (associate degree)HybridNo diploma needed

    Accounting

    Waukesha County Technical College

    Pewaukee

    No diploma needed

    Waukesha County Technical College, Pewaukee · Accounting (associate degree) · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$40,400
    Price if you pay yourself$9,397

    4 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Accounting at Waukesha County Technical College
    More details about Accounting at Waukesha County Technical College
    Finished
    43%
    Working at 6 months
    79%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,093
    Length
    80 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    348
    a year, estimated
    $40,400
    price
    $9,397
    trained with WIOA funding
    4

  • Accounting (associate degree)HybridNo diploma needed

    Accounting

    Northcentral Technical College

    Wausau

    No diploma needed

    Northcentral Technical College, Wausau · Accounting (associate degree) · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$33,700
    Price if you pay yourself$10,394

    4 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about Accounting at Northcentral Technical College
    Finished
    41%
    Working at 6 months
    78%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,431
    Length
    64 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    328
    a year, estimated
    $33,700
    price
    $10,394
    trained with WIOA funding
    4

  • Accounting (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Accounting

    Mid-State Technical College

    Wisconsin Rapids

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Mid-State Technical College, Wisconsin Rapids · Accounting (associate degree) · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$33,200
    Price if you pay yourself$9,698

    6 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Accounting at Mid-State Technical College
    More details about Accounting at Mid-State Technical College
    Finished
    35%
    Working at 6 months
    80%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,294
    Length
    64 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,808
    Students counted
    288
    a year, estimated
    $33,200
    price
    $9,698
    trained with WIOA funding
    6

  • Bookkeeping certificate or courseHybridNo diploma needed

    Accounting Assistant

    Waukesha County Technical College

    Pewaukee

    No diploma needed

    Waukesha County Technical College, Pewaukee · Bookkeeping certificate or course · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$39,600
    Price if you pay yourself$3,818
    Program website, Accounting Assistant at Waukesha County Technical College
    More details about Accounting Assistant at Waukesha County Technical College
    Finished
    71%
    Working at 6 months
    80%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,906
    Length
    32 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    252
    a year, estimated
    $39,600
    price
    $3,818

  • Bookkeeping certificate or courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Bookkeeper

    Chippewa Valley Technical College

    Eau Claire

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Chippewa Valley Technical College, Eau Claire · Bookkeeping certificate or course · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$32,500
    Price if you pay yourself$1,482
    Program website, Bookkeeper at Chippewa Valley Technical College
    More details about Bookkeeper at Chippewa Valley Technical College
    Finished
    90%
    Working at 6 months
    78%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,126
    Length
    16 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $390
    Students counted
    251
    a year, estimated
    $32,500
    price
    $1,482

  • Bookkeeping certificate or courseHybridNo diploma needed

    Accounting Assistant

    Fox Valley Technical College

    Appleton

    No diploma needed

    Fox Valley Technical College, Appleton · Bookkeeping certificate or course · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$38,500
    Price if you pay yourself$5,504
    Program website, Accounting Assistant at Fox Valley Technical College
    More details about Accounting Assistant at Fox Valley Technical College
    Finished
    79%
    Working at 6 months
    82%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,622
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $359
    Students counted
    250
    a year, estimated
    $38,500
    price
    $5,504

  • Bookkeeping certificate or courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Accounting Assistant

    Milwaukee Area Technical College

    Milwaukee

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Milwaukee Area Technical College, Milwaukee · Bookkeeping certificate or course · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$34,200
    Price if you pay yourself$9,152
    Program website, Accounting Assistant at Milwaukee Area Technical College
    More details about Accounting Assistant at Milwaukee Area Technical College
    Finished
    56%
    Working at 6 months
    67%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,557
    Length
    64 weeks, 19 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $5,010
    Students counted
    245
    a year, estimated
    $34,200
    price
    $9,152

  • Accounting (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Accounting

    Blackhawk Technical College

    Janesville

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Blackhawk Technical College, Janesville · Accounting (associate degree) · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$38,000
    Price if you pay yourself$9,113

    3 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Accounting at Blackhawk Technical College
    More details about Accounting at Blackhawk Technical College
    Finished
    31%
    Working at 6 months
    73%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,503
    Length
    64 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    224
    a year, estimated
    $38,000
    price
    $9,113
    trained with WIOA funding
    3

  • Bookkeeping certificate or courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Accounting Assistant

    Mid-State Technical College

    Wisconsin Rapids

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Mid-State Technical College, Wisconsin Rapids · Bookkeeping certificate or course · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$30,100
    Price if you pay yourself$4,364

    3 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Accounting Assistant at Mid-State Technical College
    More details about Accounting Assistant at Mid-State Technical College
    Finished
    54%
    Working at 6 months
    79%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,523
    Length
    32 weeks, 13 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $883
    Students counted
    199
    a year, estimated
    $30,100
    price
    $4,364
    trained with WIOA funding
    3

  • Accounting (associate degree)OnlineNo diploma needed

    Accounting

    Lakeshore Technical College

    Based in Cleveland, WI

    No diploma needed

    Lakeshore Technical College, based in Cleveland, WI · Accounting (associate degree) · Online · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$38,400
    Price if you pay yourself$9,648
    Program website, Accounting at Lakeshore Technical College
    More details about Accounting at Lakeshore Technical College
    Finished
    50%
    Working at 6 months
    78%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,606
    Length
    60 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,136
    Students counted
    196
    a year, estimated
    $38,400
    price
    $9,648

  • Tax preparationHybridNo diploma needed

    Tax Preparer Assistant

    Gateway Technical College

    Kenosha

    No diploma needed

    Gateway Technical College, Kenosha · Tax preparation · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$36,800
    Price if you pay yourself$1,827
    Program website, Tax Preparer Assistant at Gateway Technical College
    More details about Tax Preparer Assistant at Gateway Technical College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    69%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,195
    Length
    28 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    195
    a year, estimated
    $36,800
    price
    $1,827

  • PayrollHybridNo diploma needed

    Payroll Assistant

    Gateway Technical College

    Kenosha

    No diploma needed

    Gateway Technical College, Kenosha · Payroll · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$40,700
    Price if you pay yourself$2,660
    Program website, Payroll Assistant at Gateway Technical College
    More details about Payroll Assistant at Gateway Technical College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    66%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,187
    Length
    30 weeks, 18 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    190
    a year, estimated
    $40,700
    price
    $2,660

  • Bookkeeping certificate or courseOnlineNo diploma needed

    Accounting Assistant

    Lakeshore Technical College

    Based in Cleveland, WI

    No diploma needed

    Lakeshore Technical College, based in Cleveland, WI · Bookkeeping certificate or course · Online · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$35,700
    Price if you pay yourself$4,487
    Program website, Accounting Assistant at Lakeshore Technical College
    More details about Accounting Assistant at Lakeshore Technical College
    Finished
    55%
    Working at 6 months
    77%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,913
    Length
    30 weeks, 14 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $848
    Students counted
    190
    a year, estimated
    $35,700
    price
    $4,487

  • Bookkeeping certificate or courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Accounting Bookkeeper Trainee

    Milwaukee Area Technical College

    Milwaukee

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Milwaukee Area Technical College, Milwaukee · Bookkeeping certificate or course · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$39,100
    Price if you pay yourself$1,500
    Program website, Accounting Bookkeeper Trainee at Milwaukee Area Technical College
    More details about Accounting Bookkeeper Trainee at Milwaukee Area Technical College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    71%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,782
    Length
    16 weeks, 19 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $800
    Students counted
    171
    a year, estimated
    $39,100
    price
    $1,500

  • Bookkeeping certificate or courseOnlineNo diploma needed

    Bookkeeper

    Nicolet College

    Based in Rhinelander, WI

    No diploma needed

    Nicolet College, based in Rhinelander, WI · Bookkeeping certificate or course · Online · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$35,500
    Price if you pay yourself$1,027
    Program website, Bookkeeper at Nicolet College
    More details about Bookkeeper at Nicolet College
    Finished
    50%
    Working at 6 months
    79%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,884
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $634
    Students counted
    157
    a year, estimated
    $35,500
    price
    $1,027

  • Accounting (associate degree)HybridNo diploma needed

    Accounting

    Southwest Wisconsin Technical College

    Fennimore

    No diploma needed

    Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, Fennimore · Accounting (associate degree) · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$31,200
    Price if you pay yourself$9,860
    Program website, Accounting at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
    More details about Accounting at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
    Finished
    49%
    Working at 6 months
    72%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,811
    Length
    64 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    157
    a year, estimated
    $31,200
    price
    $9,860

  • Bookkeeping certificate or courseHybridNo diploma needed

    Accounting Assistant

    Northcentral Technical College

    Wausau

    No diploma needed

    Northcentral Technical College, Wausau · Bookkeeping certificate or course · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$36,600
    Price if you pay yourself$5,365

    4 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about Accounting Assistant at Northcentral Technical College
    Finished
    77%
    Working at 6 months
    84%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,143
    Length
    32 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    149
    a year, estimated
    $36,600
    price
    $5,365
    trained with WIOA funding
    4

  • PayrollHybridEducation and courses

    Payroll Assistant Certificate

    Moraine Park Technical College

    Fond du Lac

    Education and courses

    Moraine Park Technical College, Fond du Lac · Payroll · Hybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$40,600
    Price if you pay yourself$1,608
    Program website, Payroll Assistant Certificate at Moraine Park Technical College
    More details about Payroll Assistant Certificate at Moraine Park Technical College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    82%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,151
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    146
    a year, estimated
    $40,600
    price
    $1,608

  • Bookkeeping certificate or courseOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Accounting Assistant

    Chippewa Valley Technical College

    Based in Eau Claire, WI

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Chippewa Valley Technical College, based in Eau Claire, WI · Bookkeeping certificate or course · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$35,300
    Price if you pay yourself$5,107
    Program website, Accounting Assistant at Chippewa Valley Technical College
    More details about Accounting Assistant at Chippewa Valley Technical College
    Finished
    80%
    Working at 6 months
    80%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,825
    Length
    32 weeks, 19 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $479
    Students counted
    143
    a year, estimated
    $35,300
    price
    $5,107

  • Bookkeeping certificate or courseOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Accounting Assistant

    Nicolet College

    Based in Rhinelander, WI

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Nicolet College, based in Rhinelander, WI · Bookkeeping certificate or course · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$36,800
    Price if you pay yourself$4,951
    Program website, Accounting Assistant at Nicolet College
    More details about Accounting Assistant at Nicolet College
    Finished
    32%
    Working at 6 months
    80%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,190
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,461
    Students counted
    141
    a year, estimated
    $36,800
    price
    $4,951

  • Tax preparationHybridEducation and courses

    Tax Preparer Assistant Certificate

    Moraine Park Technical College

    Fond du Lac

    Education and courses

    Moraine Park Technical College, Fond du Lac · Tax preparation · Hybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$42,200
    Price if you pay yourself$1,608
    Program website, Tax Preparer Assistant Certificate at Moraine Park Technical College
    More details about Tax Preparer Assistant Certificate at Moraine Park Technical College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    82%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,541
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    129
    a year, estimated
    $42,200
    price
    $1,608

  • Accounting (associate degree)OnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Accounting

    Nicolet College

    Based in Rhinelander, WI

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Nicolet College, based in Rhinelander, WI · Accounting (associate degree) · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$36,800
    Price if you pay yourself$10,464
    Program website, Accounting at Nicolet College
    More details about Accounting at Nicolet College
    Finished
    27%
    Working at 6 months
    84%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,204
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $437
    Students counted
    128
    a year, estimated
    $36,800
    price
    $10,464

  • Bookkeeping certificate or courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Accounting Assistant

    Blackhawk Technical College

    Janesville

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Blackhawk Technical College, Janesville · Bookkeeping certificate or course · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$37,500
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Accounting Assistant at Blackhawk Technical College
    More details about Accounting Assistant at Blackhawk Technical College
    Finished
    34%
    Working at 6 months
    73%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,371
    Length
    32 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    123
    a year, estimated
    $37,500
    price
    Not reported

  • QuickBooks and accounting softwareHybridNo diploma needed

    Quickbooks Specialist

    Northcentral Technical College

    Wausau

    No diploma needed

    Northcentral Technical College, Wausau · QuickBooks and accounting software · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,174
    More details about Quickbooks Specialist at Northcentral Technical College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    95
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,174

  • Bookkeeping certificate or courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Accounting Assistant

    Western Technical College

    La Crosse

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Western Technical College, La Crosse · Bookkeeping certificate or course · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$35,400
    Price if you pay yourself$4,596
    Program website, Accounting Assistant at Western Technical College
    More details about Accounting Assistant at Western Technical College
    Finished
    55%
    Working at 6 months
    63%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,855
    Length
    45 weeks, 14 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    69
    a year, estimated
    $35,400
    price
    $4,596

  • Tax preparationIn personNo diploma needed

    Tax Preparer Assistant

    Southwest Wisconsin Technical College

    Fennimore

    No diploma needed

    Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, Fennimore · Tax preparation · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$23,500
    Price if you pay yourself$1,800
    Program website, Tax Preparer Assistant at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
    More details about Tax Preparer Assistant at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    68%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,866
    Length
    16 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    64
    a year, estimated
    $23,500
    price
    $1,800

  • PayrollIn personNo diploma needed

    Payroll Assistant

    Southwest Wisconsin Technical College

    Fennimore

    No diploma needed

    Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, Fennimore · Payroll · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$26,500
    Price if you pay yourself$1,950
    Program website, Payroll Assistant at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
    More details about Payroll Assistant at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    70%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,637
    Length
    32 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    45
    a year, estimated
    $26,500
    price
    $1,950

  • Bookkeeping certificate or courseHybridNo diploma needed

    Accounting Assistant

    Southwest Wisconsin Technical College

    Fennimore

    No diploma needed

    Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, Fennimore · Bookkeeping certificate or course · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$20,500
    Price if you pay yourself$5,080
    Program website, Accounting Assistant at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
    More details about Accounting Assistant at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
    Finished
    63%
    Working at 6 months
    75%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,136
    Length
    32 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    41
    a year, estimated
    $20,500
    price
    $5,080

  • Tax preparationHybridNo diploma needed

    Tax Preparer Assistant

    Northwood Technical College

    Rice Lake

    No diploma needed

    Northwood Technical College, Rice Lake · Tax preparation · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,625
    Program website, Tax Preparer Assistant at Northwood Technical College
    More details about Tax Preparer Assistant at Northwood Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    32 weeks, 7 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,625

  • Bookkeeping certificate or courseHybridNo diploma needed

    Billing and Posting Clerk

    Northwood Technical College

    Rice Lake

    No diploma needed

    Northwood Technical College, Rice Lake · Bookkeeping certificate or course · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,113
    Program website, Billing and Posting Clerk at Northwood Technical College
    More details about Billing and Posting Clerk at Northwood Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    32 weeks, 11 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,113

  • Bookkeeping certificate or courseOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Certified Bookkeeper

    University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Continuing Education

    Based in River Falls, WI

    High school diploma or equivalent

    University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Continuing Education, based in River Falls, WI · Bookkeeping certificate or course · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,345
    Program website, Certified Bookkeeper at University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Continuing Education
    More details about Certified Bookkeeper at University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Continuing Education
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    26 weeks, 5 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,345

  • Bookkeeping certificate or courseOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Professional Bookkeeping with QuickBooks Online (Voucher Included)

    University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

    Based in La Crosse, WI

    High school diploma or equivalent

    University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, based in La Crosse, WI · Bookkeeping certificate or course · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,375
    Program website, Professional Bookkeeping with QuickBooks Online (Voucher Included) at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
    More details about Professional Bookkeeping with QuickBooks Online (Voucher Included) at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    26 weeks, 4 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,375

  • Accounting certificateHybridNo diploma needed

    Managerial Accounting

    Northcentral Technical College - Local Programs

    Wausau

    No diploma needed

    Northcentral Technical College - Local Programs, Wausau · Accounting certificate · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,682
    More details about Managerial Accounting at Northcentral Technical College - Local Programs
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    32 weeks, 24 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,682

  • Bookkeeping certificate or courseHybridNo diploma needed

    Small Business Bookkeeping - Certificate

    Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

    Green Bay

    No diploma needed

    Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, Green Bay · Bookkeeping certificate or course · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,575
    Program website, Small Business Bookkeeping - Certificate at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
    More details about Small Business Bookkeeping - Certificate at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 9 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $269
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,575

  • Bookkeeping certificate or courseOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Professional Bookkeeping with QuickBooks Online with Payroll Practice and Management (Voucher Includ

    University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

    Based in La Crosse, WI

    High school diploma or equivalent

    University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, based in La Crosse, WI · Bookkeeping certificate or course · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,845
    Program website, Professional Bookkeeping with QuickBooks Online with Payroll Practice and Management (Voucher Includ at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
    More details about Professional Bookkeeping with QuickBooks Online with Payroll Practice and Management (Voucher Includ at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    52 weeks, 4 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,845

  • Bookkeeping certificate or courseHybridNo diploma needed

    Accounting Assistant

    Northwood Technical College

    Rice Lake

    No diploma needed

    Northwood Technical College, Rice Lake · Bookkeeping certificate or course · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,843
    Program website, Accounting Assistant at Northwood Technical College
    More details about Accounting Assistant at Northwood Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    32 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $4,843

  • Accounting (associate degree)HybridNo diploma needed

    Accounting

    Northwood Technical College

    Rice Lake

    No diploma needed

    Northwood Technical College, Rice Lake · Accounting (associate degree) · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$9,667
    Program website, Accounting at Northwood Technical College
    More details about Accounting at Northwood Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    64 weeks, 22 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $9,667

How to pay for accounting and bookkeeping classes in Wisconsin

WIOA funding can pay for accounting and bookkeeping classes in Wisconsin

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 Wisconsin

programs with a price cost under $2,000
10 of 49
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
20th of 36
other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
13 of 19
accounting and bookkeeping programs here, against the typical state's 12
50 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 Wisconsin accounting and bookkeeping program numbers come from

Which Wisconsin accounting and bookkeeping programs are on this list?

These are the accounting and bookkeeping programs Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin offers.

How Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin

Sources for the facts about accounting and bookkeeping classes in Wisconsin

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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