Accounting and Related Services at Ventura Adult and Continuing Education
a compact campus enrolling 52 students in Ventura, CA.
Program Analysis
Ventura Adult and Continuing Education's Accounting and Related Services program produces graduates earning $37,356/yr — within striking distance of the $35,807 national average for this trade.
Some AI exposure exists in Accounting and Related Services's career paths, with 62% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 0% gap from the optimistic case.
Ranked #103 of 176 Accounting and Related Services programs, Ventura Adult and Continuing Education falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.
Accounting and Related Services offers 5 registered apprenticeship pathways — an unusually broad set of earn-while-you-learn alternatives to the classroom track.
Earnings Overview
Projected 10-Year Earnings
Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.
Top Career Paths
Top career paths for Accounting and Related Services graduates by median salary.
| Career Path | Median Salary | Growth | AI-ProofAI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial managers | $161,700 | +14.8% | 50% |
| Financial risk specialists | $106,000 | +6.5% | 47% |
| Financial and investment analysts | $101,350 | +5.7% | 54% |
About Accounting and Related Services Careers
Your career will likely start in a role like a bookkeeping or accounting clerk, where your day-to-day involves using software like QuickBooks to reconcile bank statements, manage invoices, and process payroll for a small business or as part of a larger corporate team. You’ll be the person ensuring the financial data is accurate and organized.
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