by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 22 schools in Florida to determine which ones were the best for accounting students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 417 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. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a good 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.
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.
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.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Accounting Associate Degree Schools in Florida list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for accounting students seeking a an associate degree.
Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in accounting needs to look into Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale. Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Fort Lauderdale.
Associate students who receive their degree from the accounting program make about $32,531 in their early career salary.
More information about a associate in accounting from Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale
Every student who is interested in an associate degree in accounting needs to check out Rasmussen University - Florida. Rasmussen University - Florida is a medium-sized private for-profit university located in the small city of Ocala.
Accounting associate degree recipients from Rasmussen University - Florida get an earnings boost of about $5,799 over the average earnings of accounting graduates.
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It's hard to beat Florida State College at Jacksonville if you wish to pursue an associate degree in accounting. Located in the large city of Jacksonville, FSCJ is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in accounting from Florida State College at Jacksonville
Broward College is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in accounting. BC is a fairly large public college located in the city of Fort Lauderdale.More information about a associate in accounting from Broward College
Located in the large city of Orlando, Valencia College is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in accounting from Valencia College
Located in the city of Miami, MDC is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in accounting from Miami Dade College
Florida National University - Main Campus is a small private for-profit university located in the large suburb of Hialeah.More information about a associate in accounting from Florida National University - Main Campus
Florida Institute of Technology - Online is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Melbourne.More information about a associate in accounting from Florida Institute of Technology - Online
HCC is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Tampa.More information about a associate in accounting from Hillsborough Community College
Located in the suburb of Lake Worth, Palm Beach State College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in accounting from Palm Beach State College
Explore all the Best Accounting Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 143 | 118 |
| Georgia | 121 | 413 |
| North Carolina | 120 | 475 |
| Arkansas | 105 | 18 |
| Tennessee | 102 | 39 |
| Virginia | 97 | 179 |
| West Virginia | 92 | 115 |
| Kentucky | 90 | 19 |
| Louisiana | 80 | 91 |
| South Carolina | 77 | 176 |
| Alabama | 69 | 33 |
Accounting is one of 21 different types of Business, Management & Marketing programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | 356 |
| Accounting | 56 |
| Other Accounting and Related Services | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 1,549 |
| Hospitality Management | 235 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 89 |
| Marketing | 62 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising & Marketing | 50 |
| General Business/Commerce | 43 |
| Other Business, Management & Marketing | 40 |
| Entrepreneurial Studies | 31 |
| Human Resource Management | 31 |
| Management Information Systems | 20 |
