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  • Gain valuable experience and build your skills in accounting, while gaining extensive practice with software employers value, such as Quickbooks, Microsoft Excel and professional income tax software. 
  • Boost your resume and gain real-world experience by participating in internships, enrolling in study abroad opportunities or joining Gateway’s award-winning Collegiate DECA Club. 
  • Learn on your schedule by taking some or all of your accounting courses online with 12 start dates each term for added flexibility, or take courses on-campus. Learn how and when it’s best for you!
  • Build your brand by earning certificates and digital badges — such as Computerized Accounting Using QuickBooks — that you can add to your resume and LinkedIn profile as you complete the program to demonstrate your skills to employers.
  • Graduate career-ready and join the 94.4% of Gateway accounting graduates who were employed within six months of graduation or continue your education through one of our transfer options.
Program Credits
64
LOCATION
Elkhorn Campus, Kenosha Campus, Online
Financial Aid Eligible
Yes
ESTIMATED PROGRAM COST
Tuition & Fees: $10,645
Books and Supplies: $4,886
Start Dates
Spring, Summer, Fall
Salary Outlook
$61,942
Career Opportunities:
Accounting Associate, Full-Charge Bookkeeper, Staff Accountant

Accounting Career Pathway

Career Pathways are designed to help you reach your educational goals and explore college and career options. Pathways are made up of related certificates, diplomas and degrees that build on common skills and knowledge. You can begin at any point on the Career Pathway and customize your pathway to fit your goals. View the pathway for your area of interest.

There are many opportunities, both in high school and through previous college, work, and/or military experience, to earn credit for prior learning at Gateway.

Certificates include a streamlined set of courses in a specific program area, providing a set of industry-recognized skills preparing students for entry-level employment. Certificate opportunities in this pathway include:

Tax Preparer Assistant, Payroll Assistant

Technical diplomas help students learn hands-on occupational skills in as little as one or two years for full-time students. Technical diploma opportunities in this pathway include:

Accounting Assistant

Associate degrees are typically completed in two years by full-time students and combine hands-on technical skills with general education. Associate degree opportunities in this pathway include:

Accounting

Prepare to enter your exciting new career, or choose to continue your education with another Gateway program or by transferring your credits to a four-year college or university.