Accounting Schools in California
8 schools compared · Average earnings $31,973/yr
8 California schools offer Accounting. Average graduate earnings run 11% below the national average — something worth factoring in alongside tuition, location, and program fit.
Schools in CA
8
Avg Grad Earnings
$31,973/yr
-11% vs. national avg
Avg Score
62/100
Top CA Cities
8
with programs
Accounting Programs in California
All 8 California schools offering Accounting, ranked by TradeSchoolOutlook Score. Click a school to see full earnings projections and program details.
| # | School | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cabrillo College Aptos, CA |
87 |
| 2 | Mt San Antonio College Walnut, CA |
75 |
| 3 | Asher College Sacramento, CA |
65 |
| 4 | Ventura Adult and Continuing Education Ventura, CA |
62 |
| 5 | Stellar Career College Modesto, CA |
61 |
| 6 | Summit College San Bernardino, CA |
51 |
| 7 | CET-San Jose San Jose, CA |
49 |
| 8 | CET-El Centro El Centro, CA |
49 |
Where Accounting Programs Cluster in California
Cities with the most Accounting programs — useful if you want to minimize commute or relocate within state.
| City | Schools | Avg Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| Aptos, CA | 1 | $57,294/yr |
| Sacramento, CA | 1 | $41,351/yr |
| Ventura, CA | 1 | $37,356/yr |
| Modesto, CA | 1 | $35,186/yr |
| Walnut, CA | 1 | $34,604/yr |
| San Bernardino, CA | 1 | $20,055/yr |
| El Centro, CA | 1 | $14,972/yr |
| San Jose, CA | 1 | $14,972/yr |
Compare Accounting in Other States
Considering a nearby state? Here's how California compares to others with strong Accounting offerings.
Data from College Scorecard, Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024–2034, and DOL RAPIDS.
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