by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 74 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of accounting. Combined, these schools handed out 1,833 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. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
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.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their associate degree from the school. After all, your associate degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
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.
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 in the Middle Atlantic Region list to help you make the college decision.
The following list ranks 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.
Community College of Baltimore County is one of the best schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in accounting. CCBC is a large public college located in the suburb of Baltimore.
Associate recipients from the accounting program at Community College of Baltimore County make $9,455 above the standard graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.
More information about a associate in accounting from Community College of Baltimore County
Essex County College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in accounting. Located in the large city of Newark, Essex is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Students who graduate with their associate from the accounting program report average early career income of $26,373.
More information about a associate in accounting from Essex County College
It is hard to beat Borough of Manhattan Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in accounting. BMCC is a fairly large public college located in the large city of New York.
Associate graduates who receive their degree from the accounting program earn around $24,078 for their early career.
More information about a associate in accounting from Borough of Manhattan Community College
Any student who is interested in an associate degree in accounting has to check out Rochester Institute of Technology. RIT is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Rochester.More information about a associate in accounting from Rochester Institute of Technology
Queensborough Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in accounting. QCC is a moderately-sized public college located in the city of Bayside.
Soon after graduating, accounting associate recipients usually make about $30,073 at the beginning of their careers.
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Located in the suburb of Edison, Middlesex County College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in accounting from Middlesex County College
Located in the large suburb of Arnold, AACC is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in accounting from Anne Arundel Community College
Located in the large city of Long Island City, LaGuardia is a public college with a large student population.
After graduating, accounting associate recipients usually earn an average of $22,640 in the first five years of their career.
More information about a associate in accounting from LaGuardia Community College
Located in the large suburb of Selden, Suffolk County Community College is a public college with a very large student population.
After graduation, accounting associate recipients typically make around $29,851 at the beginning of their careers.
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Located in the large city of Bronx, Monroe College is a private for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in accounting from Monroe College
KCC is a fairly large public college located in the city of Brooklyn.More information about a associate in accounting from Kingsborough Community College
Located in the large suburb of Media, Delaware County Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in accounting from Delaware County Community College
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Accounting Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Community College of Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA |
| 13 | Hostos Community College | Bronx, NY |
| 14 | Strayer University - Global Region | Washington, DC |
| 15 | College of Southern Maryland | La Plata, MD |
| 16 | Hudson County Community College | Jersey City, NJ |
| 17 | Community College of Allegheny County | Pittsburgh, PA |
| 18 | Hudson Valley Community College | Troy, NY |
Explore the best accounting schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 196 | 1,166 |
| Pennsylvania | 179 | 252 |
| New Jersey | 137 | 172 |
| Maryland | 126 | 178 |
| Delaware | 60 | 42 |
| District of Columbia | 36 | 23 |
Accounting is one of 21 different types of Business, Management & Marketing programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | 1,448 |
| Accounting | 364 |
| Accounting and Business/Management | 21 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 9,334 |
| General Business/Commerce | 3,591 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising & Marketing | 962 |
| Hospitality Management | 719 |
| Management Information Systems | 344 |
| Marketing | 331 |
| Business Support & Assistant Services | 290 |
| Human Resource Management | 257 |
| Entrepreneurial Studies | 120 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 57 |
