by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 4 schools in Kentucky 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 19 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 consider a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a host of different 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.
The accounting school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Accounting Associate Degree Schools in Kentucky.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for accounting students seeking a an associate degree.
It is difficult to beat Sullivan University if you want to pursue an associate degree in accounting. Located in the city of Louisville, Sullivan University is a private for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a associate in accounting from Sullivan University
Thomas More University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in accounting. Located in the large suburb of Crestview Hills, Thomas More is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a associate in accounting from Thomas More University
Campbellsville University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in accounting. Campbellsville University is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the town of Campbellsville.More information about a associate in accounting from Campbellsville University
It is hard to beat Interactive College of Technology - Newport if you want to pursue an associate degree in accounting. Located in the large suburb of Newport, Interactive College of Technology - Newport is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Associate students who receive their degree from the accounting program earn an average of $30,467 in the first couple years of working.
More information about a associate in accounting from Interactive College of Technology - NewportExplore 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 |
| Florida | 121 | 417 |
| North Carolina | 120 | 475 |
| Arkansas | 105 | 18 |
| Tennessee | 102 | 39 |
| Virginia | 97 | 179 |
| West Virginia | 92 | 115 |
| Louisiana | 80 | 91 |
| South Carolina | 77 | 176 |
| Alabama | 69 | 33 |
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 | 18 |
| Accounting | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 521 |
| General Business/Commerce | 66 |
| Business Support & Assistant Services | 24 |
| Hospitality Management | 9 |
| Management Information Systems | 4 |
