Accounting
Why Study Accounting?
An accounting degree is a great two-year investment. It can open doors to stable, well-paid careers across industries from tech to healthcare to entertainment. You’ll gain practical, in-demand skills in bookkeeping, budgeting, financial analysis, payroll, and tax preparation that employers rely on every day.
Whether your goals are managing money for a business, supporting a nonprofit you care about, or eventually becoming a CPA, an associate degree in accounting gives you a versatile foundation and a competitive edge. It’s a hands-on, career-ready path that can launch you into the workforce quickly while still offering room to grow.
If you’re not ready for an associate degree, we offer short certificates that build directly into our associate degree. Students can attend part-time or full-time, and classes are offered in flexible modalities to meet your busy lifestyle.
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Want to study to become a CPA?
Our associate degree in accounting can lead to a Bachelor Degree in Business Management here at Highline College, where you can earn enough accounting credits to sit for the CPA Exam (Certified Public Accountant).
Degrees
Learn more about our 2-year accounting degree and our stackable certificates.
Courses
Accounting courses are offered in multiple modalities, including online and in-person.
