Accounting
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 19
Last Re-Certification Date: 9/22/2025
Program Description
Prepares individuals for entry-level positions in Accounting, which exist in most companies, accounting firms, and government organizations. Accounting positions help companies manage their financial data.
Established in 2006
CIP: 52-0302 Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Richland Community College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Business and Financial Operations Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- Illinois State Board of Education
Education Information
Associates Degree
60 Weeks ( 1200.00 Hours / 61.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $8,845.00 |
| Books | $2,000.00 |
| Fees | $854.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $100.00 |
| Total Cost | $11,799.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Complete and submit Richland Admission Information Form. Provide official high school transcript or proof of GED certification. Provide official transcript(s) from other colleges attended (if applicable). Complete FAFSA if applicable.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
Performance Data
Program: Accounting
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 19
Last Re-Certification Date: 9/22/2025
Program Description
Prepares individuals for entry-level positions in Accounting, which exist in most companies, accounting firms, and government organizations. Accounting positions help companies manage their financial data.
Established in 2006
CIP: 52-0302 Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping.
Provider Information
Richland Community College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Business and Financial Operations Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- Illinois State Board of Education
Education Information
Associates Degree
60 Weeks ( 1200.00 Hours / 61.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $8,845.00 |
| Books | $2,000.00 |
| Fees | $854.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $100.00 |
| Total Cost | $11,799.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Complete and submit Richland Admission Information Form. Provide official high school transcript or proof of GED certification. Provide official transcript(s) from other colleges attended (if applicable). Complete FAFSA if applicable.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction