by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 17 schools in North Carolina 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 475 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. 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 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 North Carolina.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in accounting.
Wake Technical Community College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in accounting. Located in the suburb of Raleigh, Wake Technical Community College is a public college with a very large student population.
Those accounting students who get their associate degree from Wake Technical Community College receive $6,853 more than the standard accounting grad.
More information about a associate in accounting from Wake Technical Community College
Central Piedmont Community College is a good option for individuals interested in an associate degree in accounting. Central Piedmont Community College is a large public college located in the large city of Charlotte.More information about a associate in accounting from Central Piedmont Community College
Wayne Community College is a wonderful decision for students interested in an associate degree in accounting. Located in the city of Goldsboro, Wayne Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in accounting from Wayne Community College
It is difficult to beat Surry Community College if you want to pursue an associate degree in accounting. Located in the rural area of Dobson, Surry Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in accounting from Surry Community College
Located in the city of Winston-Salem, Forsyth Tech is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in accounting from Forsyth Technical Community College
CVCC is a small public college located in the small city of Hickory.More information about a associate in accounting from Catawba Valley Community College
FTCC is a fairly large public college located in the city of Fayetteville.More information about a associate in accounting from Fayetteville Technical Community College
Pitt Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the medium-sized suburb of Winterville.More information about a associate in accounting from Pitt Community College
Located in the town of Sylva, Southwestern Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in accounting from Southwestern Community College
Gaston College is a medium-sized public college located in the midsize suburb of Dallas.More information about a associate in accounting from Gaston College
Explore all the Best Accounting Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 143 | 118 |
| Georgia | 121 | 413 |
| Florida | 121 | 417 |
| 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 and Finance | 346 |
| Accounting | 123 |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 1,731 |
| General Business/Commerce | 104 |
| Hospitality Management | 68 |
| Entrepreneurial Studies | 24 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 11 |
| Human Resource Management | 3 |
| Marketing | 2 |
