Associate Degrees in Accounting
Education Levels of Accounting Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 10,555 people earned their associate degree in accounting. This earns it the #14 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in accounting at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 42,191 |
| Master’s Degree | 15,888 |
| Basic Certificate | 11,150 |
| Associate Degree | 10,555 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 4,152 |
| Graduate Certificate | 771 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 53 |
Earnings of Accounting Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in accounting is $36,958. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $32,442 and the high is $41,552.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in accounting is $6,169. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $7,746 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $5,837.
The median monthly payment of a accounting graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $73.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in accounting. About 73.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,845 |
| Women | 7,710 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of accounting associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 959 |
| Black or African American | 1,083 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,182 |
| White | 5,195 |
| International Students | 222 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 914 |
Most Popular Accounting Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 912 colleges that offer an associate degree in accounting. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Southern New Hampshire University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for accounting majors who are seeking their associate degree. Each year, around 134,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 302 people received their associate degree in accounting from SNHU. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in accounting at Southern New Hampshire University make a median salary of 36,958.
Ivy Tech Community College is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in accounting. Roughly 63,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 210 people received their associate degree in accounting from Ivy Tech Community College. About 75% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in accounting at Ivy Tech Community College make a median salary of 36,958.
The 4th most popular school in the country for accounting majors who are seeking their associate degree is Eastern Gateway Community College. Each year, around 40,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 190 people received their associate degree in accounting from Eastern Gateway Community College. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women. Data shows that Eastern Gateway Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $36,958.
LaGuardia Community College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in accounting. Each year, around 16,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 173 people received their associate degree in accounting from LaGuardia. Around 82% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women. Data shows that LaGuardia graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $36,958.
The 6th most popular school in the country for accounting majors who are seeking their associate degree is College of the Canyons. Each year, around 20,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 141 people received their associate degree in accounting from College of the Canyons. About 50% of this group were women, and 72% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in accounting at College of the Canyons make a median salary of 36,958.
The 7th most popular school in the country for accounting majors who are seeking their associate degree is Borough of Manhattan Community College. Each year, around 22,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 127 people received their associate degree in accounting from BMCC. Of these students, 64% were women and 79% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in accounting at Borough of Manhattan Community College make a median salary of 36,958.
University of Phoenix - Arizona comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in accounting. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,215 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 118 people received their associate degree in accounting from UOPX - Arizona. Of these students, 100% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in accounting at University of Phoenix - Arizona make a median salary of 36,958.
Kingsborough Community College is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in accounting. Roughly 15,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 104 people received their associate degree in accounting from KCC. Of these students, 60% were women and 76% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that KCC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $36,958.
Suffolk County Community College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in accounting. Roughly 22,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 94 people received their associate degree in accounting from Suffolk County Community College. Around 61% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 51% were women. Suffolk County Community College accounting graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $36,958.
The 11th most popular school in the country for accounting majors who are seeking their associate degree is Paris Junior College. Roughly 4,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their associate degree in accounting from Paris Junior College. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in accounting at Paris Junior College make a median salary of 36,958.
Oakland Community College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in accounting. Each year, around 14,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their associate degree in accounting from Oakland Community College. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 42% were women. Oakland Community College accounting graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $36,958.
San Joaquin Delta College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in accounting. Each year, around 18,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their associate degree in accounting from Delta. About 60% of this group were women, and 88% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. San Joaquin Delta College accounting graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $36,958.
Nassau Community College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in accounting. Each year, around 13,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their associate degree in accounting from Nassau Community College. About 51% of this group were women, and 65% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Nassau Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $36,958.
Sierra College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in accounting. Roughly 17,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their associate degree in accounting from Sierra College. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in accounting at Sierra College make a median salary of 36,958.
Wake Technical Community College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in accounting. Roughly 21,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their associate degree in accounting from Wake Technical Community College. Of these students, 69% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Wake Technical Community College accounting graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $36,958.
SUNY Westchester Community College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in accounting. Roughly 10,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their associate degree in accounting from SUNY Westchester Community College. Of these students, 53% were women and 70% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that SUNY Westchester Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $36,958.
Irvine Valley College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in accounting. Roughly 12,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their associate degree in accounting from Irvine Valley College. About 34% of this group were women, and 58% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Irvine Valley College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $36,958.
El Centro College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in accounting. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their associate degree in accounting from El Centro College. About 78% of this group were women, and 84% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. El Centro College accounting graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $36,958.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to accounting that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 60,022 |
| Business & Commerce | 17,216 |
| Business Support & Assistance | 2,825 |
| Hospitality Management | 1,858 |
| Marketing | 1,786 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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