2023 Most Popular Online Accounting Associate Degree Schools in Illinois
Finding the Most Popular Online Accounting Associate Degree School for You
Accounting is one of the most popular subjects to study in Illinois. With 3,151 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 9th out of all the majors we track in the state.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
The Most Popular Online Accounting Associate Degree Schools in Illinois ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in Illinois 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.
2023 Most Popular Online Accounting Associate Degree Schools in Illinois
Check out the online accounting associate degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Illinois.
Most Popular Online Illinois Schools for an Associate in Accounting
Our analysis found William Rainey Harper College to be the most popular school for accounting students who want to pursue an online associate degree in Illinois. Located in the suburb of Palatine, Harper College is a public college with a fairly large student population.
About 85% of the students majoring in accounting at the school are women while 15% are male.
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Out of the 6 online programs at schools in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, Lewis and Clark Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Godfrey, Lewis and Clark Community College is a public school with a small student population.
About 89% of the students majoring in accounting at the school are women while 11% are male.
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Out of the 6 online programs at schools in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, McHenry County College landed the # 3 spot on the list. MCC is a medium-sized public school located in the rural area of Crystal Lake.
Women make up 75% of the accounting majors at the school.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Waubonsee Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Accounting Associate Degree Schools in Illinois list. Waubonsee is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Sugar Grove.
About 67% of the students majoring in accounting at the school are women while 33% are male.
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The in-demand online associate degree programs at DeVry University - Illinois helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best accounting schools in Illinois. DeVry University - Illinois is a very large private for-profit school located in the city of Chicago.
While working on their Associate Degree, accounting majors at DeVry University - Illinois accumulate an average of around $37,499 in student debt.
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Midwestern Career College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Accounting Associate Degree Schools in Illinois ranking. Midwestern Career College is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of Chicago.
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Request InformationBest Accounting Colleges in the Great Lakes Region
Explore all the Most Popular Accounting Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 2,435 |
| Ohio | 3,278 |
| Indiana | 1,707 |
| Wisconsin | 1,606 |
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Majors Related to Accounting
One of 21 majors within the area of study, accounting has other similar majors worth exploring.
Majors Similar to Accounting
| 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 6 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).
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