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Accounting

Available 100% online, 100% in the classroom, or a combination of both!

The Accounting and Finance department prepares students for successful careers in private, public, and governmental financial sectors, as well as successful transfer to advanced degrees in accounting and finance.  

The Accounting department strives to involve students in national organizations and achieve national certifications, and seeks to ingrain professionalism, ethics, and analytic skills in students that are vital to highly successful careers and quality of life.

For more information regarding credentialing and accreditation please see the Accreditation page.

This program may provide prior learning credit and extended learning opportunities for persons previously or currently employed in related professions.

For more information see the Credit for Prior Learning page.


What Will I Learn?

  • Finance
  • Management
  • Business Law
  • Economics
  • Business Ethics


How Will I Learn It?

If you choose to learn online, you will have 24/7 access to the online classroom, learning resources, and support. With no set class times, your learning will be flexible to you.

If you choose to learn in the classroom, you will have set class times and face-to-face communication with instructors and peers.

Either way, at KCC you will have everything you need to achieve your learning goals!

Available Degrees and Certificates with Curriculum Maps

Associate of Applied Science

One Year Certificate

Less-Than-One-Year Certificate



Learn why Accounting at KCC is right for you.

See how KCC's Accounting program can help you develop your financial skills and stand out to future employers.

Careers in Accounting

Median Annual Salary

  • United States:
    $79,880
  • Oregon State:
    $81,922
  • Klamath  Region:
    $73,748

2022-2030 Employment Projection

1.3% Growth

Entry Level Educational Requirements:

Associate Degree

Prospective Jobs

Accountant Bookkeeper Payroll Clerk
Accounting Manager Internal Auditor Government Accountant

 

All data was gathered from the State of Oregon Employment Department and Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Data provided for a bookkeeper position. For a different employment forecast please visit the State of Oregon Employment Department.

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Contact Accounting

Lacey Hammond
Program Lead
541-880-2258