by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 6 schools in Maryland 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 178 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.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their associate degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their associate degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools 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 Maryland 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.
Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in accounting has to look into Community College of Baltimore County. CCBC is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Baltimore.
Accounting associate degree recipients from Community College of Baltimore County get an earnings boost of approximately $2,137 over the average earnings of accounting graduates.
More information about a associate in accounting from Community College of Baltimore County
Every student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in accounting needs to check out Anne Arundel Community College. Located in the suburb of Arnold, AACC is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in accounting from Anne Arundel Community College
Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in accounting has to check out College of Southern Maryland. CSM is a small public college located in the rural area of La Plata.More information about a associate in accounting from College of Southern Maryland
Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in accounting has to look into Strayer University - Maryland. Located in the suburb of Suitland, Strayer University - Maryland is a private for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a associate in accounting from Strayer University - Maryland
Frederick Community College is a good choice for individuals interested in an associate degree in accounting. Located in the city of Frederick, Frederick Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in accounting from Frederick Community College
HCC is a small public college located in the midsize suburb of Hagerstown.More information about a associate in accounting from Hagerstown Community College
Located in the rural area of Bel Air, Harford Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in accounting from Harford Community College
Explore all the Best Accounting Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 196 | 1,166 |
| Pennsylvania | 179 | 252 |
| New Jersey | 137 | 172 |
| 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 | 138 |
| Accounting | 40 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Business/Commerce | 1,373 |
| Management Information Systems | 254 |
| Business Administration & Management | 248 |
| Hospitality Management | 78 |
| Business Support & Assistant Services | 12 |
| Entrepreneurial Studies | 11 |
| Construction Management | 6 |
| Marketing | 4 |
