by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 31 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for accounting students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 491 associate degrees in accounting to qualified students.
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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 colleges for accounting students working on their associate degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Accounting Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in accounting.
Wake Technical Community College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in accounting. Located in the large suburb of Raleigh, Wake Technical Community College is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in accounting from Wake Technical Community College
Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in accounting. 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
Wayne Community College is a good choice for individuals interested in an associate degree in accounting. 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
Central Piedmont Community College is a wonderful option for individuals interested in an associate degree in accounting. Central Piedmont Community College is a large public college located in the large city of Charlotte.More information about a associate in accounting from Central Piedmont Community College
Liberty University is a good choice for individuals pursuing an associate degree in accounting. Located in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in accounting from Liberty University
Located in the rural area of Dobson, Surry Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in accounting from Surry Community College
Florida Institute of Technology - Online is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Melbourne.More information about a associate in accounting from Florida Institute of Technology - Online
Southern Adventist is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Collegedale.More information about a associate in accounting from Southern Adventist University
CVCC is a small public college located in the small city of Hickory.More information about a associate in accounting from Catawba Valley Community College
Located in the midsize city of Winston-Salem, Forsyth Tech is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in accounting from Forsyth Technical Community College
Explore the best accounting colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 272 | 58 |
| Florida | 232 | 56 |
| North Carolina | 231 | 123 |
| Georgia | 217 | 1 |
| West Virginia | 180 | 33 |
| Tennessee | 170 | 2 |
| Arkansas | 161 | 2 |
| Virginia | 158 | 40 |
| Kentucky | 129 | 1 |
| Louisiana | 124 | 2 |
| Alabama | 109 | 1 |
| South Carolina | 105 | 172 |
Accounting is one of 5 different types of Accounting programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | 1,107 |
| Accounting and Finance | 346 |
| Other Accounting and Related Services | 133 |
| Accounting and Business/Management | 17 |
