Bookkeeper Schools in Petaluma, CA

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare bookkeeper programs in Petaluma, California. Browse local listings and compare schedules, training formats, and total costs before contacting schools. Program availability, admissions requirements, costs, and outcomes vary by school, contact schools directly to confirm details.

Bookkeeper Schools Near Petaluma, CA

#1

Santa Rosa Junior College

Santa Rosa, CA 15.5 miles away BOC Score 60.0
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  • Programs offered: 69
  • Annual completions: 4,260
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Napa Valley College

Napa, CA 19.1 miles away BOC Score 46.1
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  • Programs offered: 28
  • Annual completions: 170

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#3

College of Marin

Kentfield, CA 20.2 miles away BOC Score 45.7
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  • Programs offered: 27
  • Annual completions: 175
  • Online programs available

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#4

Contra Costa College

San Pablo, CA 24.6 miles away BOC Score 38.8
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  • Programs offered: 25
  • Annual completions: 231

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#5

Solano Community College

Fairfield, CA 27.5 miles away BOC Score 61.5
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  • Programs offered: 43
  • Annual completions: 415
  • Online programs available

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#6

Berkeley City College

Berkeley, CA 32.2 miles away BOC Score 34.8
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  • Programs offered: 14
  • Annual completions: 49

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#7

Diablo Valley College

Pleasant Hill, CA 35.7 miles away BOC Score 69.3
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  • Programs offered: 51
  • Annual completions: 1,547
  • Online programs available

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#8

Laney College

Oakland, CA 36.8 miles away BOC Score 17.6
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  • Programs offered: 38
  • Annual completions: 415

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#9

City College of San Francisco

San Francisco, CA 36.9 miles away BOC Score 44.5
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  • Programs offered: 87
  • Annual completions: 2,534

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#10

Merritt College

Oakland, CA 40.1 miles away BOC Score 36.6
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  • Programs offered: 29
  • Annual completions: 695

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California Bookkeeper Salary Snapshot

California
California Median Pay $59,230 $28.48 per hour
U.S. Median Pay $50,670 $24.36 per hour
Data Year: 2025 SOC: 43-3031 Source: BLS OEWS

What to Compare (Quick Checklist)

  • Accounting software trained on (QuickBooks, Xero, Sage)
  • Credential level (certificate vs. associate degree)
  • Industry certification prep (AIPB, NACPB) included
  • Payroll and tax preparation coverage
  • Online, hybrid, or in-person format options

Next Steps

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Career Overview

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