by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 180 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of accounting. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 4,133 associate degrees in accounting during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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The accounting associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for accounting students working on their associate degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Accounting Associate Degree Schools list to help you make the college decision.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in accounting. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
It is difficult to beat Madison Area Technical College if you want to pursue an associate degree in accounting. Located in the city of Madison, Madison College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in accounting from Madison Area Technical College
It's difficult to beat El Centro College if you want to pursue an associate degree in accounting. El Centro College is a very large public college located in the city of Dallas.More information about a associate in accounting from El Centro College
Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in accounting. Located in the rural area of Marion, IWU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in accounting from Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global
It's hard to beat Southern New Hampshire University if you want to pursue an associate degree in accounting. Located in the midsize suburb of Manchester, SNHU is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a associate in accounting from Southern New Hampshire University
Located in the rural area of Rosemount, DCTC is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in accounting from Dakota County Technical College
Located in the city of Boston, BHCC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in accounting from Bunker Hill Community College
Located in the large suburb of White Bear Lake, Century College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in accounting from Century College
Located in the large suburb of Ankeny, DMACC is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in accounting from Des Moines Area Community College
Located in the suburb of Raleigh, Wake Technical Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in accounting from Wake Technical Community College
Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of Fort Lauderdale.More information about a associate in accounting from Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale
Located in the medium-sized suburb of Kenosha, Gateway Technical College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in accounting from Gateway Technical College
Located in the large city of Houston, Houston Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in accounting from Houston Community College
CCBC is a large public college located in the large suburb of Baltimore.More information about a associate in accounting from Community College of Baltimore County
Located in the large suburb of Parkville, Park University is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in accounting from Park University
Austin Community College District is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Austin.More information about a associate in accounting from Austin Community College District
Located in the large city of Newark, Essex is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in accounting from Essex County College
Anoka-Ramsey Community College-Coon Rapids Campus is a moderately-sized public college located in the suburb of Coon Rapids.More information about a associate in accounting from Anoka-Ramsey Community College
Located in the small city of La Crosse, Western Technical College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in accounting from Western Technical College
Located in the remote town of Fergus Falls, M State is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in accounting from Minnesota State Community and Technical College
MATC is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Milwaukee.More information about a associate in accounting from Milwaukee Area Technical College
BMCC is a fairly large public college located in the large city of New York.More information about a associate in accounting from Borough of Manhattan Community College
Saint Paul College is a moderately-sized public college located in the city of Saint Paul.More information about a associate in accounting from Saint Paul College
FVTC is a large public college located in the midsize suburb of Appleton.More information about a associate in accounting from Fox Valley Technical College
Located in the small city of Steubenville, Eastern Gateway Community College is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in accounting from Eastern Gateway Community College
Located in the city of Goldsboro, Wayne Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in accounting from Wayne Community College
Here are some additional great schools for Accounting students that almost earned our Best Accounting Associate Degree Schools award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 28 | North Hennepin Community College | Brooklyn Park, MN |
| 29 | Northcentral Technical College | Wausau, WI |
| 30 | University of Alaska Anchorage | Anchorage, AK |
| 31 | Waukesha County Technical College | Pewaukee, WI |
| 32 | Central Piedmont Community College | Charlotte, NC |
| 33 | Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College | Shell Lake, WI |
| 34 | Cincinnati State Technical and Community College | Cincinnati, OH |
| 34 | Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs, CO |
| 35 | Chippewa Valley Technical College | Eau Claire, WI |
| 36 | Queensborough Community College | Bayside, NY |
View the Best Accounting Associate Degree Schools for a specific region near you.
Accounting is one of 5 different types of Accounting programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | 6,662 |
| Accounting and Finance | 353 |
| Accounting and Business/Management | 241 |
| Other Accounting and Related Services | 136 |
