by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 16 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Accounting Associate Degree Schools in Minnesota ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 343 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 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.
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.
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 Minnesota list, to help you choose the best school for you.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in accounting.
It is hard to beat Dakota County Technical College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in accounting. Located in the rural area of Rosemount, DCTC is a public college with a small student population.
Those accounting students who get their associate degree from Dakota County Technical College make $14,768 more than the average accounting graduate.
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Century College is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in accounting. Located in the large suburb of White Bear Lake, Century College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in accounting from Century College
Anoka-Ramsey Community College is a wonderful choice for students interested in an associate degree in accounting. Anoka-Ramsey Community College-Coon Rapids Campus is a medium-sized public college located in the large suburb of Coon Rapids.
Associate recipients from the accounting degree program at Anoka-Ramsey Community College make $4,063 more than the average college graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.
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Any student who is interested in an associate degree in accounting needs to look into Minnesota State Community and Technical College. Located in the remote town of Fergus Falls, M State is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in accounting from Minnesota State Community and Technical College
Saint Paul College is a medium-sized public college located in the city of Saint Paul.
Those accounting students who get their associate degree from Saint Paul College earn $6,312 more than the typical accounting student.
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Normandale Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the small city of Bloomington.More information about a associate in accounting from Normandale Community College
Rasmussen University - Minnesota is a small private for-profit university located in the city of St. Cloud.
Accounting associate degree recipients from Rasmussen University - Minnesota get an earnings boost of approximately $5,306 over the typical earnings of accounting majors.
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North Hennepin Community College is a small public college located in the suburb of Brooklyn Park.
Associate graduates who receive their degree from the accounting program make an average of $31,362 in the first couple years of working.
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Rochester Community and Technical College is a small public college located in the midsize city of Rochester.More information about a associate in accounting from Rochester Community and Technical College
Minneapolis Community and Technical College is a medium-sized public college located in the city of Minneapolis.More information about a associate in accounting from Minneapolis Community and Technical College
Explore all the Best Accounting Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 146 | 90 |
| Missouri | 117 | 92 |
| Iowa | 116 | 99 |
| Nebraska | 98 | 61 |
| South Dakota | 93 | 62 |
| North Dakota | 92 | 21 |
Accounting is one of 21 different types of Business, Management & Marketing programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Accounting | 280 |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | 63 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 394 |
| General Business/Commerce | 390 |
| Marketing | 90 |
| Human Resource Management | 86 |
| General Sales & Marketing | 83 |
| Business Support & Assistant Services | 63 |
| Construction Management | 63 |
| Management Information Systems | 44 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 16 |
| Hospitality Management | 13 |
