by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 3 schools in Tennessee to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of accounting. Combined, these schools handed out 39 associate degrees in accounting to qualified students.
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. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
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 collection of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
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.
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.
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 Tennessee 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.
Southern Adventist University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in accounting. Located in the suburb of Collegedale, Southern Adventist is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a associate in accounting from Southern Adventist University
Strayer University - Tennessee is a wonderful choice for individuals pursuing an associate degree in accounting. Located in the large city of Memphis, Strayer University - Tennessee is a private for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a associate in accounting from Strayer University - Tennessee
Nashville State Community College is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in accounting. Nashville State Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the city of Nashville.More information about a associate in accounting from Nashville State Community College
Any student who is interested in an associate degree in accounting needs to check out Pellissippi State Community College. Pellissippi State Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the large suburb of Knoxville.More information about a associate in accounting from Pellissippi State Community College
Located in the city of Chattanooga, Chattanooga State Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in accounting from Chattanooga State Community College
Located in the city of Murfreesboro, Daymar College - Murfreesboro is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.More information about a associate in accounting from Daymar College - Murfreesboro
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 |
| North Carolina | 120 | 475 |
| Arkansas | 105 | 18 |
| Virginia | 97 | 179 |
| West Virginia | 92 | 115 |
| Kentucky | 90 | 19 |
| 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 | 37 |
| Accounting | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 717 |
| General Business/Commerce | 193 |
| Business Support & Assistant Services | 69 |
| Hospitality Management | 32 |
| Human Resource Management | 4 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 1 |
| Marketing | 1 |
