Associate Degrees in Accounting
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Education Levels of Accounting Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11,525 students 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 | 51,042 |
| Master’s Degree | 18,187 |
| Basic Certificate | 13,126 |
| Associate Degree | 11,525 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 4,263 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1,091 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 31 |
Earnings of Accounting Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in accounting is $31,401. 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 $28,308 and the high is $34,359.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in accounting is $23,684. 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, $29,500 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $15,910.
The median monthly payment of a accounting graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $116.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in accounting. About 72.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3,171 |
| Women | 8,354 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of accounting associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1,112 |
| Black or African American | 1,178 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,190 |
| White | 5,759 |
| International Students | 368 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 918 |
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 $15,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,900 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 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.
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. The accounting program at Ivy Tech Community College awarded 210 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 73% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for accounting majors who are seeking their associate degree is Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs. Roughly 28,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,939 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,683 per year. The accounting program at Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs awarded 194 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 77% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 190 people received their associate degree in accounting from Eastern Gateway Community College. About 78% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The accounting program at LaGuardia Community College awarded 173 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 60% were women and 74% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The accounting program at College of the Canyons awarded 141 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 53% were women and 69% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 127 associate degrees were handed out to accounting majors at BMCC. Of these students, 65% were women and 80% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Phoenix - Arizona comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in accounting. Each year, around 89,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,153 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 118 people received their associate degree in accounting from UOPX - Arizona. Of these students, 83% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 104 associate degrees were handed out to accounting majors at KCC. About 57% of this group were women, and 65% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 94 associate degrees were handed out to accounting majors at Suffolk County Community College. About 54% of this group were women, and 49% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The accounting program at Paris Junior College awarded 85 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 64% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 76 people received their associate degree in accounting from Oakland Community College. Of these students, 67% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 73 associate degrees were handed out to accounting majors at Delta. About 71% of this group were women, and 81% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 72 associate degrees were handed out to accounting majors at Nassau Community College. Around 71% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 71 associate degrees were handed out to accounting majors at Sierra College. Of these students, 83% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 71 associate degrees were handed out to accounting majors at Wake Technical Community College. Of these students, 77% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 15th most popular school in the country for accounting majors who are seeking their associate degree is Purdue University Global. Roughly 43,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,730 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 71 associate degrees were handed out to accounting majors at Purdue University Global. About 76% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 65 people received their associate degree in accounting from SUNY Westchester Community College. About 49% of this group were women, and 71% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 64 associate degrees were handed out to accounting majors at Irvine Valley College. Of these students, 53% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 62 associate degrees were handed out to accounting majors at El Centro College. Around 76% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.
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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 | 63,763 |
| Business & Commerce | 17,867 |
| Business Support & Assistance | 3,471 |
| Hospitality Management | 2,539 |
| Marketing | 1,726 |
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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