2023 Best Value Accounting Associate Degree Schools in Michigan
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best Accounting Associate Degree School for You
Accounting is one of the most popular subjects to study in Michigan. With 2,435 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 7th out of all the majors we track in the state.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Value Accounting Associate Degree Schools in Michigan ranking. Our analysis looked at 18 schools in Michigan to see which associate degree programs offered the best value experiences for accounting students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
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2023 Best Value Accounting Associate Degree Schools in Michigan
The following schools top our list of the Best Value Accounting Associate Degree Colleges.
Top 10 Best Accounting Associate Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Washtenaw Community College the best value school in Michigan for accounting students working on their associate degree. Washtenaw Community College is a large public school located in the suburb of Ann Arbor.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Washtenaw Community College are $4,248 a year. After completing their Associate Degree, accounting graduates from Washtenaw Community College carry an average student debtload of $17,546.
Out of the 18 schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Oakland Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Bloomfield Hills, Oakland Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Oakland Community College are $5,200 a year. After completing their Associate Degree, accounting graduates from Oakland Community College carry an average student debtload of $16,275.
Oakland Community College excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Accounting Associate Degree Schools in Michigan list.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Mott Community College is a great value for accounting students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Flint, MCC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at MCC are $5,201 per year. On average, accounting graduates from MCC take out $18,137 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Macomb Community College is a great value for accounting students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Warren, Macomb Community College is a public school with a large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Macomb Community College are $6,090 a year.
Macomb Community College not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #1 on our Best Accounting Associate Degree Schools in Michigan list.
Out of the 18 schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Wayne County Community College District landed the # 5 spot on the list. WCCCD is a fairly large public school located in the city of Detroit.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at WCCCD are $3,263 per year.
Read full report on Accounting at Wayne County Community College District
Schoolcraft College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for accounting students to get a associate degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the small city of Livonia, Schoolcraft College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Schoolcraft College are $5,494 a year. The average amount in student loans that accounting majors at Schoolcraft College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $14,491.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, Schoolcraft College is ranked #4 for overall quality for accounting in Michigan.
Grand Rapids Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Accounting Associate Degree Schools in Michigan ranking. Located in the city of Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Community College is a public school with a large student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Grand Rapids Community College are $7,869 per year. While working on their Associate Degree, accounting majors at Grand Rapids Community College accumulate an average of around $12,401 in student debt.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, Grand Rapids Community College is ranked #2 for overall quality for accounting in Michigan.
Read full report on Accounting at Grand Rapids Community College
Lansing Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for accounting students to get a associate degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the midsize city of Lansing, LCC is a public college with a fairly large student population.
LCC undergraduate students pay an average of $7,340 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
Delta College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree accounting programs. Located in the rural area of University Center, Delta College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Delta College are $6,860 per year. While working on their Associate Degree, accounting majors at Delta College accumulate an average of around $10,544 in student debt.
Delta College did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our Best Accounting Associate Degree Schools in Michigan list.
Kalamazoo Valley Community College ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Accounting Associate Degree Schools in Michigan list. Located in the midsize suburb of Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Valley Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Kalamazoo Valley Community College are $6,432 a year. On average, accounting graduates from Kalamazoo Valley Community College take out $15,504 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
Full Accounting at Kalamazoo Valley Community College Report
Best Value Accounting Colleges in the Great Lakes Region
Explore all the Best Value Accounting Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 3,278 |
| Illinois | 3,151 |
| Indiana | 1,707 |
| Wisconsin | 1,606 |
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Majors Related to Accounting
Accounting is one of 21 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 416,590 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 57,778 |
| General Business/Commerce | 56,042 |
| Marketing | 52,916 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 43,382 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 18 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Pixabay.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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