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2023 Most Popular Online Accounting Associate Degree Schools

252 Colleges
$31,137 Avg Salary
$23,182 Avg Student Debt

In 2020-2021, 99,265 accounting students received their degrees and certificates, making the major the #8 most popular in the country.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. 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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Online Accounting Associate Degree Schools ranking. Our analysis looked at 252 schools in the United States to see which online associate degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for accounting majors pursuing an online associate degree.

Our analysis found Southern New Hampshire University to be the most popular school for accounting students who want to pursue an online associate degree in the United States. Located in the suburb of Manchester, SNHU is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

About 81% of the students majoring in accounting at the school are women while 19% are male.

After completing their Associate Degree, accounting graduates from SNHU carry an average student debtload of $24,930.

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The in-demand online associate degree programs at Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best accounting schools in the United States. Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the city of Colorado Springs.

Women make up 77% of the accounting majors at the school.

After completing their Associate Degree, accounting graduates from Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs carry an average student debtload of $28,433.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Eastern Gateway Community College is a great place for accounting students working on their online associate degree. Located in the small city of Steubenville, Eastern Gateway Community College is a public college with a very large student population.

Of the 190 students majoring in accounting at Eastern Gateway Community College, 22% are male and 78% are female.

Full Accounting at Eastern Gateway Community College Report

The in-demand online associate degree programs at University of Phoenix - Arizona helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best accounting schools in the United States. Located in the large city of Tempe, UOPX - Arizona is a private for-profit school with a very large student population.

About 83% of the students majoring in accounting at the school are women while 17% are male.

The average amount in student loans that accounting majors at UOPX - Arizona take out while working on their Associate Degree is $24,679.

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#5

Purdue University Global

Indianapolis, IN

The in-demand online associate degree programs at Purdue University Global helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best accounting schools in the United States. Located in the city of Indianapolis, Purdue University Global is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Of the 71 students majoring in accounting at Purdue University Global, 24% are male and 76% are female.

On average, accounting graduates from Purdue University Global take out $31,951 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#6

Delgado Community College

New Orleans, LA

With a ranking of #6, Delgado Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for accounting students working on their online associate degree. Located in the city of New Orleans, Delgado Community College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 86% of the accounting majors at the school.

Accounting majors at Delgado Community College take out an average of $30,144 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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Portland Community College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular online associate degree accounting programs. Portland Community College is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Portland.

About 63% of the students majoring in accounting at the school are women while 37% are male.

The average amount in student loans that accounting majors at Portland Community College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $25,503.

Full Accounting at Portland Community College Report

Cuyahoga Community College District landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular online associate degree accounting programs. Located in the city of Cleveland, Cuyahoga Community College District is a public college with a large student population.

About 66% of the students majoring in accounting at the school are women while 34% are male.

While working on their Associate Degree, accounting majors at Cuyahoga Community College District accumulate an average of around $20,856 in student debt.

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#9

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands, TX

Lone Star College System did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular online places for accounting students to get a associate degree. It came in at #9 on the list. North Harris Montgomery is a very large public school located in the midsize city of The Woodlands.

About 82% of the students majoring in accounting at the school are women while 18% are male.

The average amount in student loans that accounting majors at North Harris Montgomery take out while working on their Associate Degree is $17,036.

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#10

Post University

Waterbury, CT

Post University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular online associate degree accounting programs. Located in the suburb of Waterbury, Post University is a private for-profit school with a large student population.

About 85% of the students majoring in accounting at the school are women while 15% are male.

After completing their Associate Degree, accounting graduates from Post University carry an average student debtload of $34,709.

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American Public University System landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular online associate degree accounting programs. Located in the town of Charles Town, American Military University is a private for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

Of the 47 students majoring in accounting at American Military University, 53% are male and 47% are female.

The average amount in student loans that accounting majors at American Military University take out while working on their Associate Degree is $22,827.

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Columbus State Community College ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Online Accounting Associate Degree Schools list. Located in the city of Columbus, Columbus State is a public college with a very large student population.

Of the 45 students majoring in accounting at Columbus State, 33% are male and 67% are female.

While working on their Associate Degree, accounting majors at Columbus State accumulate an average of around $21,311 in student debt.

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Gateway Technical College landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular online associate degree accounting programs. Gateway Technical College is a medium-sized public school located in the midsize suburb of Kenosha.

Of the 43 students majoring in accounting at Gateway Technical College, 33% are male and 67% are female.

The average amount in student loans that accounting majors at Gateway Technical College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $19,295.

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Georgia Northwestern Technical College landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular online associate degree accounting programs. Georgia Northwestern Technical College is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Rome.

About 87% of the students majoring in accounting at the school are women while 13% are male.

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#14

Santa Monica College

Santa Monica, CA

Santa Monica College ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Online Accounting Associate Degree Schools list. Located in the small city of Santa Monica, SMC is a public school with a very large student population.

Of the 39 students majoring in accounting at SMC, 44% are male and 56% are female.

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#16

Western Technical College

La Crosse, WI

Western Technical College landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular online associate degree accounting programs. Located in the small city of La Crosse, Western Technical College is a public college with a small student population.

About 68% of the students majoring in accounting at the school are women while 32% are male.

On average, accounting graduates from Western Technical College take out $18,462 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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Northeast Wisconsin Technical College ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Online Accounting Associate Degree Schools list. NWTC is a large public school located in the city of Green Bay.

Of the 38 students majoring in accounting at NWTC, 37% are male and 63% are female.

On average, accounting graduates from NWTC take out $18,826 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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Community College of Baltimore County came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Accounting Associate Degree Schools ranking. Located in the suburb of Baltimore, CCBC is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 63% of the accounting majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that accounting majors at CCBC take out while working on their Associate Degree is $17,633.

Full Accounting at Community College of Baltimore County Report

New York City College of Technology landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular online associate degree accounting programs. City Tech is a large public school located in the large city of Brooklyn.

About 37% of the students majoring in accounting at the school are women while 63% are male.

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#20

Lanier Technical College

Oakwood, GA

Lanier Technical College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Accounting Associate Degree Schools ranking. Located in the rural area of Oakwood, Lanier Technical College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Women make up 86% of the accounting majors at the school.

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With a ranking of #20, Fox Valley Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for accounting students working on their online associate degree. FVTC is a large public school located in the suburb of Appleton.

About 73% of the students majoring in accounting at the school are women while 27% are male.

On average, accounting graduates from FVTC take out $16,525 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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Metropolitan Community College landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular online associate degree accounting programs. Located in the city of Omaha, MCC is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 81% of the accounting majors at the school.

Accounting majors at MCC take out an average of $8,866 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#22

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA

Liberty University ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Online Accounting Associate Degree Schools list. Located in the small city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.

Of the 36 students majoring in accounting at Liberty University, 19% are male and 81% are female.

After completing their Associate Degree, accounting graduates from Liberty University carry an average student debtload of $26,989.

Full Accounting at Liberty University Report

#24

Stark State College

North Canton, OH

Stark State College landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular online associate degree accounting programs. Stark State College is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of North Canton.

Women make up 60% of the accounting majors at the school.

On average, accounting graduates from Stark State College take out $21,315 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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Chattahoochee Technical College landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular online associate degree accounting programs. Located in the large suburb of Marietta, Chattahoochee Technical College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Of the 34 students majoring in accounting at Chattahoochee Technical College, 18% are male and 82% are female.

The average amount in student loans that accounting majors at Chattahoochee Technical College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $25,733.

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#27

Pikes Peak Community College

Colorado Springs, CO
#28

College of San Mateo

San Mateo, CA
#28

Southeast Technical College

Sioux Falls, SD
#32

Central Georgia Technical College

Warner Robins, GA

Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional great schools for online Accounting students that almost earned our Most Popular Online Accounting Associate Degree Schools award.

Rank College Location
38 Copiah-Lincoln Community College Wesson, MS
38 Macomb Community College Warren, MI
40 Wayne Community College Goldsboro, NC
40 Washtenaw Community College Ann Arbor, MI
40 North Hennepin Community College Brooklyn Park, MN
43 Moraine Park Technical College Fond du Lac, WI
44 Northcentral Technical College Wausau, WI
44 Rio Salado College Tempe, AZ
44 Midlands Technical College West Columbia, SC
44 Augusta Technical College Augusta, GA
44 Monroe College Bronx, NY
44 Saint Louis Community College Saint Louis, MO
44 Anoka-Ramsey Community College Coon Rapids, MN

View the Most Popular Online Accounting Associate Degree Schools for a specific region near you.

Region
Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Great Lakes

Accounting is one of 21 different types of programs to choose from.

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 25 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.

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