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Associate in Applied Science in Accounting

An applied associate degree — built to start a career. About 2 years full-time.

Every course this degree needs — pick the school you want to transfer to and see which ones count there, plus what's open to register for now (Fall 2026).

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$5,507

In-state tuition / yr

$44,979

Median earnings after

61%

Earn above HS-grad wage

Source: federal College Scorecard (2026). College-wide — not specific to this program.

Show how these courses transfer to:

1 transfer directly3 count as electives2 won't transfer12 not listed yet0 open this term (Fall 2026)

Showing transfer outcomes to Washington State University for 18 required courses at Tacoma Community College. Browse all transfer pathways →

Accounting Office Associate Certificate (15 credits)

ACCT 101
ACCT 101 · 5 credits
Not offered this term
Counts as an elective
BUS 164
BUS 164 · 5 credits
Not offered this term
Not on record — check the catalog
PSYC& 100
PSYC& 100 · 5 credits
Not offered this term
Not on record — check the catalog
CU 105
CU 105 · 5 credits
Not offered this term
Not on record — check the catalog
CU 102
CU 102
Not offered this term
Not on record — check the catalog
CU 103
CU 103
Not offered this term
Not on record — check the catalog

Assistant Bookkeeping Clerk Certificate (15 credits)

ACCT& 201
ACCT& 201 · 5 credits
Not offered this term
Not on record — check the catalog
BUS 110
BUS 110 · 5 credits
Not offered this term
Counts as an elective
MATH 147
MATH 147
Not offered this term
Transfers

Bookkeeping Systems Certificate (15 credits)

ACCT 145
ACCT 145 · 5 credits
Not offered this term
Not on record — check the catalog
BUS 280
BUS 280
Not offered this term
Counts as an elective
CU 203
CU 203
Not offered this term
Not on record — check the catalog

Core Requirements (30 credits)

ACCT 165
ACCT 165 · 5 credits
Not offered this term
Not on record — check the catalog
ACCT 175
ACCT 175 · 5 credits
Not offered this term
Won't transfer
ACCT& 202
ACCT& 202 · 5 credits
Not offered this term
Not on record — check the catalog
ACCT 250
ACCT 250 · 5 credits
Not offered this term
Won't transfer
ACCT 290
ACCT 290 · 5 credits
Not offered this term
Not on record — check the catalog
BUS& 201
BUS& 201
Not offered this term
Not on record — check the catalog

Elective Requirements (15 credits)

15 credits

This requirement is satisfied by a choice of courses the catalog doesn't list individually.

Transfer outcomes reflect recorded course-to-course equivalencies and may not capture every agreement. Confirm with your advisor and the receiving university before enrolling.