Percent Employed
86%
Employed
Northwood Tech 2021-2022 Graduate Follow-Up Survey
Employed in Related Field
50%
Employed in a Related Field
Northwood Tech 2021-2022 Graduate Follow-Up Survey
Percent of Students Furthering Their Education
xx%
Students Furthering Their Education
Northwood Tech 2021-2022 Graduate Follow-Up Survey
$29,950 - $84,000
Range of Yearly Salary
2021-20221 Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) Program Snapshot Report (this statewide data may or may not include Northwood Tech graduates’ responses)
Careers
Typical positions available after graduation include:

Accounting Clerk
Accounting clerks produce financial records for organizations. They record financial transactions, update statements, and check financial records for accuracy.

Payroll Clerk
Payroll clerks process employees' paychecks by collecting payroll data and timesheets. They also update and maintain employee payroll records, prepare reports, and answer employee payroll questions.
Additional opportunities include:
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Accounts Receivable Clerk
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Accounts Payable Clerk
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Bookkeeper
Related Program
Transfer Opportunities
After you complete the Accounting Assistant technical diploma, continue your education at Northwood Tech to earn the Accounting associate degree or at a university to earn your bachelor’s degree. Northwood Tech has articulation agreements in Accounting with a variety of four-year universities.
Potential careers available with further education include:
- Accountant
- Financial Analyst
- Budget Analyst
- Cost Accountant
- Payroll Accountant
- Tax Accountant
Hear From Graduates
"Northwood Tech's Accounting program offers classes that are applicable to the real world and are taught by helpful and knowledgeable instructors."