2026 Best Accounting Associate’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Accounting associate’s degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 2085 schools by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To arm you with the information you need, Course Advisor evaluated schools to produce this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Accounting Associate’s Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the leading schools below:
No school ranked higher than North Shore Community College this year in the United States. Located in Danvers, MA, North Shore Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,352 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $10,920. Students borrow a median of $14,145 to complete their Accounting program here. Read more about North Shore Community College
Out of the 2085 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Madison Area Technical College landed the #2 spot. Set in Madison, WI, Madison Area Technical College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,977, compared with $7,141 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $20,252 in student loans. More on Madison Area Technical College
The strong Accounting programs at Dakota County Technical College earned it the #3 place in the United States. Set in Rosemount, MN, Dakota County Technical College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,679 in tuition and fees. Dakota County Technical College Accounting students take on a median of $21,469 in debt. Get the full Dakota County Technical College report
Out of the 2085 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Rio Salado College landed the #4 spot. Set in Tempe, AZ, Rio Salado College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,358 in tuition and fees, compared with $8,958 for out-of-state students. The median Accounting program debt is $13,679. Get the full Rio Salado College report
A rank of #5 makes Anoka Ramsey Community College one of the top choices in the United States. Located in Coon Rapids, MN, Anoka Ramsey Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,682. Anoka Ramsey Community College Accounting students take on a median of $22,083 in debt. More on Anoka Ramsey Community College
Rasmussen College Minnesota came in at #6 in this year's ranking. This private for-profit school is set in St. Cloud, MN. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,199. Graduates carry a median of $25,603 in student loans. Get the full Rasmussen College Minnesota report
Fox Valley Technical College did well this year, earning the #7 position. This public school is set in Appleton, WI. In-state tuition and fees average $5,040, while out-of-state students pay about $7,283. Graduates carry a median of $15,835 in student loans. Read the full report on Fox Valley Technical College
Western Technical College La Cross did well this year, earning the #8 position. Set in La Crosse, WI, Western Technical College La Cross is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,820, with out-of-state students paying around $7,078. The median Accounting program debt is $16,796. Read the full report on Western Technical College La Cross
Metropolitan Community College Area landed the #9 spot in the United States this year. Metropolitan Community College Area is a public school based in Omaha, NE. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,375, with out-of-state students paying around $4,950. Graduates carry a median of $7,370 in student loans. Read the full report on Metropolitan Community College Area
Minnesota State Community And Technical College placed #10 among Accounting schools in the United States. Located in Fergus Falls, MN, Minnesota State Community And Technical College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,908. Minnesota State Community And Technical College Accounting students take on a median of $26,790 in debt. See the full Minnesota State Community And Technical College profile
Southeast Technical Institute came in at #11 in this year's ranking. Set in Sioux Falls, SD, Southeast Technical Institute is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,650. Southeast Technical Institute Accounting students take on a median of $23,746 in debt. Read the full report on Southeast Technical Institute
American Public University System placed #12 among Accounting schools in the United States. Based in Charles Town, WV, American Public University System is a private for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 47%. In-state tuition and fees average $8,400. American Public University System Accounting students take on a median of $29,122 in debt. See the full American Public University System profile
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College came in at #13 in this year's ranking. Set in Fennimore, WI, Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,904, with out-of-state students paying around $7,147. Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Accounting students take on a median of $12,112 in debt. Read the full report on Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
Kapiolani Community College landed the #14 spot in the United States this year. Based in Honolulu, HI, Kapiolani Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,284, with out-of-state students paying around $8,420. Students borrow a median of $14,738 to complete their Accounting program here. See the full Kapiolani Community College profile
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best Accounting schools. Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is a public school based in Green Bay, WI. In-state tuition and fees average $4,960, while out-of-state students pay about $7,203. Students borrow a median of $14,536 to complete their Accounting program here. More on Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Hutchinson Community College placed #16 among Accounting schools in the United States. Set in Hutchinson, KS, Hutchinson Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,540, compared with $4,770 for out-of-state students. Hutchinson Community College Accounting students take on a median of $18,148 in debt. Get the full Hutchinson Community College report
Rasmussen College Florida placed #17 among Accounting schools in the United States. Located in Ocala, FL, Rasmussen College Florida is a private for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $16,256 in tuition and fees. The median Accounting program debt is $25,603. Read the full report on Rasmussen College Florida
University Of Alaska Anchorage placed #18 among Accounting schools in the United States. This public school is set in Anchorage, AK. University Of Alaska Anchorage graduates 28% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $7,738 in tuition and fees, compared with $21,322 for out-of-state students. University Of Alaska Anchorage Accounting students take on a median of $16,700 in debt. Read more about University Of Alaska Anchorage
Rasmussen College North Dakota came in at #19 in this year's ranking. Rasmussen College North Dakota is a private for-profit school based in Fargo, ND. In-state tuition and fees run about $14,404. The median Accounting program debt is $25,603. Read the full report on Rasmussen College North Dakota
El Centro College ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best Accounting schools. Based in Dallas, TX, El Centro College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,730, compared with $6,900 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $13,514 to complete their Accounting program here. Read more about El Centro College
Gateway Technical College came in at #21 in this year's ranking. Gateway Technical College is a public school based in Kenosha, WI. In-state tuition and fees average $4,956, compared with $7,199 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $15,364 in student loans. Read more about Gateway Technical College
Cincinnati State Technical And Community College ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best Accounting schools. Based in Cincinnati, OH, Cincinnati State Technical And Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,517, with out-of-state students paying around $10,044. Graduates carry a median of $18,516 in student loans. Read more about Cincinnati State Technical And Community College
Rasmussen College Illinois came in at #23 in this year's ranking. Located in Rockford, IL, Rasmussen College Illinois is a private for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,581. Rasmussen College Illinois Accounting students take on a median of $25,603 in debt. Read the full report on Rasmussen College Illinois
Bunker Hill Community College came in at #24 in this year's ranking. Based in Boston, MA, Bunker Hill Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,168, compared with $11,112 for out-of-state students. Typical Accounting student debt is $14,250. Get the full Bunker Hill Community College report
Northcentral Technical College ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best Accounting schools. Set in Wausau, WI, Northcentral Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,889, with out-of-state students paying around $7,132. Northcentral Technical College Accounting students take on a median of $13,541 in debt. More on Northcentral Technical College
Rest of the Top 50 Best Accounting Associate’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools also placed among the very best this year:
West Georgia Technical College ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best Accounting schools. Set in Waco, GA, West Georgia Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,410, with out-of-state students paying around $5,978. Graduates carry a median of $12,651 in student loans. Get the full West Georgia Technical College report
Georgia Northwestern Technical College placed #27 among Accounting schools in the United States. Georgia Northwestern Technical College is a public school based in Rome, GA. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,300, while out-of-state students pay about $5,868. Students borrow a median of $8,492 to complete their Accounting program here. Get the full Georgia Northwestern Technical College report
University Of Phoenix Arizona landed the #28 spot in the United States this year. Located in Phoenix, AZ, University Of Phoenix Arizona is a private for-profit institution. University Of Phoenix Arizona graduates 16% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $9,552. University Of Phoenix Arizona Accounting students take on a median of $36,114 in debt. Read more about University Of Phoenix Arizona
Chattahoochee Technical College placed #29 among Accounting schools in the United States. Chattahoochee Technical College is a public school based in Marietta, GA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,540, compared with $6,108 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $9,616 to complete their Accounting program here. Get the full Chattahoochee Technical College report
Northern Virginia Community College did well this year, earning the #30 position. Based in Annandale, VA, Northern Virginia Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,891, compared with $12,410 for out-of-state students. Northern Virginia Community College Accounting students take on a median of $17,062 in debt. Read the full report on Northern Virginia Community College
Alexandria Technical And Community College placed #31 among Accounting schools in the United States. This public school is set in Alexandria, MN. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,236. Graduates carry a median of $14,054 in student loans. Read the full report on Alexandria Technical And Community College
Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global came in at #32 in this year's ranking. Located in Marion, IN, Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,648. Students borrow a median of $31,946 to complete their Accounting program here. Get the full Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global report
Portland Community College ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best Accounting schools. Set in Portland, OR, Portland Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,220, compared with $10,440 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $20,031 to complete their Accounting program here. More on Portland Community College
Park University came in at #34 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Parkville, MO. Park University graduates 37% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $12,116 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $28,461 to complete their Accounting program here. Get the full Park University report
Rasmussen College Wisconsin landed the #35 spot in the United States this year. Rasmussen College Wisconsin is a private for-profit school based in Green Bay, WI. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,345. Graduates carry a median of $25,603 in student loans. Read the full report on Rasmussen College Wisconsin
Macomb Community College did well this year, earning the #36 position. Located in Warren, MI, Macomb Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,660, while out-of-state students pay about $8,370. Students borrow a median of $9,862 to complete their Accounting program here. See the full Macomb Community College profile
Austin Community College District came in at #37 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Austin, TX. Students from in state pay about $2,550 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $10,590. Graduates carry a median of $22,057 in student loans. More on Austin Community College District
Anne Arundel Community College landed the #38 spot in the United States this year. Anne Arundel Community College is a public school based in Arnold, MD. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,322, with out-of-state students paying around $11,522. Graduates carry a median of $13,947 in student loans. Read more about Anne Arundel Community College
Chippewa Valley Technical College ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best Accounting schools. This public school is set in Eau Claire, WI. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,844, while out-of-state students pay about $7,087. Typical Accounting student debt is $14,234. Read the full report on Chippewa Valley Technical College
Normandale Community College landed the #40 spot in the United States this year. Located in Bloomington, MN, Normandale Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,329. Graduates carry a median of $21,128 in student loans. Read more about Normandale Community College
Ivy Tech Community College ranked #41 on our 2026 list of the best Accounting schools. Located in Indianapolis, IN, Ivy Tech Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,154, while out-of-state students pay about $9,935. Typical Accounting student debt is $10,813. More on Ivy Tech Community College
Cuyahoga Community College District landed the #42 spot in the United States this year. Based in Cleveland, OH, Cuyahoga Community College District is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,249, compared with $7,249 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $15,931 in student loans. Get the full Cuyahoga Community College District report
Nhti Concords Community College came in at #43 in this year's ranking. Located in Concord, NH, Nhti Concords Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,200, compared with $15,450 for out-of-state students. Typical Accounting student debt is $18,046. See the full Nhti Concords Community College profile
North Hennepin Community College came in at #44 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Brooklyn Park, MN. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,061. The median Accounting program debt is $21,241. Read more about North Hennepin Community College
The Community College Of Baltimore County landed the #45 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Baltimore, MD. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,110, with out-of-state students paying around $10,182. The Community College Of Baltimore County Accounting students take on a median of $15,000 in debt. Get the full The Community College Of Baltimore County report
Grand Rapids Community College ranked #46 on our 2026 list of the best Accounting schools. This public school is set in Grand Rapids, MI. In-state tuition and fees average $4,179, compared with $12,219 for out-of-state students. Typical Accounting student debt is $12,750. More on Grand Rapids Community College
University Of Cincinnati Clermont College did well this year, earning the #47 position. Located in Batavia, OH, University Of Cincinnati Clermont College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,639, with out-of-state students paying around $13,871. The median Accounting program debt is $19,525. More on University Of Cincinnati Clermont College
Asher College came in at #48 in this year's ranking. Asher College is a private for-profit school based in Sacramento, CA. Students borrow a median of $17,375 to complete their Accounting program here. Read more about Asher College
Century College placed #49 among Accounting schools in the United States. Located in White Bear Lake, MN, Century College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,214. Century College Accounting students take on a median of $21,332 in debt. Read more about Century College
Moraine Park Technical College did well this year, earning the #50 position. Moraine Park Technical College is a public school based in Fond du Lac, WI. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,819, with out-of-state students paying around $7,084. Moraine Park Technical College Accounting students take on a median of $12,419 in debt. Read more about Moraine Park Technical College
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 2085 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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