by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 20 schools in California 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 1,723 associate degrees in accounting during the 2020-2021 academic year.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Your choice of accounting for getting your associate degree school matters. Important measures of a quality accounting program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To account for this we include a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of associate graduates during the early years of their career. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their associate degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete 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 California ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for accounting students seeking a an associate degree.
College of the Canyons is one of the best schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in accounting. Located in the suburb of Santa Clarita, College of the Canyons is a public college with a fairly large student population.
After graduating, accounting associate recipients generally earn about $31,103 at the beginning of their careers.
More information about a associate in accounting from College of the Canyons
Mt. San Antonio College is a wonderful choice for individuals interested in an associate degree in accounting. Mt. SAC is a very large public college located in the suburb of Walnut.More information about a associate in accounting from Mt. San Antonio College
It is difficult to beat American River College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in accounting. Located in the suburb of Sacramento, American River is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Those accounting students who get their associate degree from American River College receive $7,321 more than the typical accounting grad.
More information about a associate in accounting from American River College
Cerritos College is a great option for individuals pursuing an associate degree in accounting. Located in the large suburb of Norwalk, Cerritos College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in accounting from Cerritos College
Located in the city of San Bernardino, San Bernardino Valley College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in accounting from San Bernardino Valley College
Located in the city of Ventura, Ventura College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in accounting from Ventura College
SAC is a fairly large public college located in the city of Santa Ana.More information about a associate in accounting from Santa Ana College
Located in the city of Fountain Valley, Coastline Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in accounting from Coastline Community College
Riverside City College is a fairly large public college located in the city of Riverside.More information about a associate in accounting from Riverside City College
Evergreen Valley College is a medium-sized public college located in the large city of San Jose.More information about a associate in accounting from Evergreen Valley College
Explore all the Best Accounting Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 147 | 160 |
| Washington | 131 | 417 |
| Nevada | 112 | 60 |
| Hawaii | 59 | 61 |
| Alaska | 54 | 57 |
One of 21 majors within the Business, Management & Marketing area of study, Accounting has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | 1,712 |
| Accounting and Business/Management | 9 |
| Accounting | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 19,088 |
| General Business/Commerce | 1,160 |
| Business Support & Assistant Services | 444 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising & Marketing | 292 |
| General Sales & Marketing | 240 |
| Real Estate | 230 |
| Hospitality Management | 181 |
| Entrepreneurial Studies | 155 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 37 |
| Human Resource Management | 35 |
