Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping at Central New Mexico Community College in Albuquerque, NM
Total Graduates
52
Class of 2024
Male Graduates
23%
12 of 52
Female Graduates
77%
40 of 52
Annual Tuition & Fees
$1,934
In-state, incl. fees
Program Overview
Program Details
Recent Outcomes
Verified Program Outcomes
Completion and employment results reported to the U.S. Department of Labor for Central New Mexico Community College programs on the state Eligible Training Provider List. Missing values ("—") mean the state suppressed or did not report that metric — they never mean zero.
| Program | Completion rate | Employed 6 mo after exit | Employed 1 yr after exit | Median quarterly earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting: Associate Degree (CNM) | 100% | 66% | 61% | $10,348 |
| Certified Public Accountant Preparation Certificate of Completion | 100% | 66% | 61% | $10,348 |
| Accounting: Bookkeeping Certificate (CNM) | 100% | 63% | 54% | $15,305 |
| Accounting: Payroll Clerk | 100% | 63% | 54% | $15,305 |
In the Accounting: Associate Degree (CNM) program at Central New Mexico Community College, 66% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 100% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $10,348 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).
In the Certified Public Accountant Preparation Certificate of Completion program at Central New Mexico Community College, 66% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 100% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $10,348 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).
In the Accounting: Bookkeeping Certificate (CNM) program at Central New Mexico Community College, 63% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 100% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $15,305 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).
In the Accounting: Payroll Clerk program at Central New Mexico Community College, 63% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 100% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $15,305 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, WIOA participant outcomes (trainingproviderresults.gov), PY 2023.
Career Outcomes for Graduates
Primary Career Path
Average Starting Salary
$49,210
10-Year Job Growth
-5.8%
Career Readiness Score
Related Career Paths
| Career Title | Starting Salary | Growth Rate | Skill Match | Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
SOC: 43-3031 | $39,368 | -5.8% | 0%
| primary100% confidence
|
Brokerage Clerks
SOC: 43-4011 | $50,352 | -9.5% | 75%
| primary100% confidence
|
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks
SOC: 43-3051 | $44,232 | -16.7% | 75%
| primary100% confidence
|
Statistical Assistants
SOC: 43-9111 | $41,152 | -2.5% | 75%
| primary100% confidence
|
Tax Preparers
SOC: 13-2082 | $40,448 | +4.5% | 75%
| primary100% confidence
|
Salary Progression
Starting Salary
$36,908
Peak Salary
$61,513
Total Growth
+67%
Skills You'll Gain
✓ Skills Covered in Program (0)
No specific skills data available
Career Readiness Assessment
Technical Skills Alignment
Education Level Match
Note: Career outcomes and salary data are based on national averages and industry projections. Actual results may vary based on location, experience, and individual circumstances.
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