Associate Degrees in Accounting
Education Levels of Accounting Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,837 people earned their associate degree in accounting. This earns it the #35 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 | 40,317 |
| Master’s Degree | 14,622 |
| Associate Degree | 3,837 |
| Basic Certificate | 1,771 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 954 |
| Graduate Certificate | 527 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 53 |
Earnings of Accounting Majors With Associate Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for accounting majors who have their associate degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in accounting. About 74.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 986 |
| Women | 2,851 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of accounting associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 230 |
| Black or African American | 354 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 638 |
| White | 2,163 |
| International Students | 56 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 396 |
Most Popular Accounting Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 400 colleges that offer an associate degree in accounting. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for accounting students seekingan associate degree is Southern New Hampshire University. Roughly 134,300 attend the school each year. 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. About 81% of this group were women, and 26% 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 Eastern Gateway Community College. Roughly 40,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 190 people received their associate degree in accounting from Eastern Gateway Community College. About 80% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Paris Junior College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in accounting. Each year, around 4,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their associate degree in accounting from Paris Junior College. About 54% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for accounting majors who are seeking their associate degree is El Centro College. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their associate degree in accounting from El Centro College. Of these students, 78% were women and 84% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Cuyahoga Community College District is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in accounting. Each year, around 18,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their associate degree in accounting from Cuyahoga Community College District. Of these students, 63% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Long Island Business Institute comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in accounting. Each year, around 1,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their associate degree in accounting from LIBI. About 87% of this group were women, and 96% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Madison Area Technical College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in accounting. Each year, around 13,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,386 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,386 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their associate degree in accounting from Madison College. Of these students, 71% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 8th most popular school in the country for accounting majors who are seeking their associate degree is Milwaukee Area Technical College. Each year, around 12,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their associate degree in accounting from MATC. Of these students, 67% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Lone Star College System is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in accounting. Each year, around 70,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their associate degree in accounting from North Harris Montgomery. Of these students, 87% were women and 59% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Essex County College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in accounting. Each year, around 6,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their associate degree in accounting from Essex. Of these students, 62% were women and 72% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Post University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in accounting. Roughly 13,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,854 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their associate degree in accounting from Post University. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.
Utah Valley University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in accounting. Each year, around 40,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,614 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,152 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their associate degree in accounting from UVU. About 60% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Houston Community College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in accounting. Each year, around 48,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their associate degree in accounting from Houston Community College. About 80% of this group were women, and 68% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 15th most popular school in the country for accounting majors who are seeking their associate degree is Central New Mexico Community College. Each year, around 21,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their associate degree in accounting from CNM. About 76% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Bunker Hill Community College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in accounting. Each year, around 9,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their associate degree in accounting from BHCC. Of these students, 71% were women and 68% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
National University College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in accounting. Each year, around 25,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,314 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,314 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their associate degree in accounting from National University College. About 71% of this group were women, and 97% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Gateway Technical College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in accounting. Roughly 7,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their associate degree in accounting from Gateway Technical College. Of these students, 70% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Delaware Technical Community College - Terry is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in accounting. Each year, around 12,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their associate degree in accounting from Delaware Tech. Around 52% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women.
Hudson County Community College is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in accounting. Each year, around 7,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their associate degree in accounting from HCCC. About 68% of this group were women, and 84% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to accounting that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Accounting Technology/Bookkeeping | 5,812 |
| Accounting & Finance | 534 |
| Accounting Management | 233 |
| Other Accounting | 139 |
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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