2023 Most Popular Accounting Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Finding the Best Accounting Associate Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 99,265 accounting students received a degree or certificate, making the major the #8 most popular in the country.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Accounting Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. This report analyzed 209 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Accounting program at each school on the list.
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2023 Most Popular Accounting Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for accounting majors pursuing a associate degree.
Top 25 Most Popular Southeast Region Schools for an Associate in Accounting
Our 2023 rankings named Wake Technical Community College the most popular school in the Southeast Region for accounting students working on their associate degree. Wake Technical Community College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Raleigh.
About 77% of the students majoring in accounting at the school are women while 23% are male.
While working on their Associate Degree, accounting majors at Wake Technical Community College accumulate an average of around $19,952 in student debt.
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The in-demand associate degree programs at Delgado Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular accounting schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the city of New Orleans, Delgado Community College is a public school with a large student population.
About 86% of the students majoring in accounting at the school are women while 14% are male.
On average, accounting graduates from Delgado Community College take out $30,144 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
Out of the 209 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, American Public University System landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the fringe town of Charles Town, American Military University is a private for-profit school with a very large student population.
Women make up 47% of the accounting majors at the school.
The average amount in student loans that accounting majors at American Military University take out while working on their Associate Degree is $22,827.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Florida State College at Jacksonville is a great place for accounting students working on their associate degree. FSCJ is a very large public school located in the city of Jacksonville.
Women make up 88% of the accounting majors at the school.
Accounting majors at FSCJ take out an average of $21,891 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Gwinnett Technical College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Accounting Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the suburb of Lawrenceville, GTC is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
Women make up 67% of the accounting majors at the school.
Accounting majors at GTC take out an average of $18,192 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
Out of the 209 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Georgia Northwestern Technical College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Georgia Northwestern Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the small city of Rome.
Of the 39 students majoring in accounting at Georgia Northwestern Technical College, 13% are male and 87% are female.
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Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree accounting programs. Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is a large private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Fort Lauderdale.
Women make up 79% of the accounting majors at the school.
On average, accounting graduates from Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale take out $28,050 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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Lanier Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for accounting students to get a associate degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the rural area of Oakwood, Lanier Technical College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
About 86% of the students majoring in accounting at the school are women while 14% are male.
With a ranking of #9, Liberty University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for accounting students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.
Women make up 81% of the accounting majors at the school.
Accounting majors at Liberty University take out an average of $26,989 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
Chattahoochee Technical College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree accounting programs. Located in the suburb of Marietta, Chattahoochee Technical College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
Women make up 82% of the accounting majors at the school.
On average, accounting graduates from Chattahoochee Technical College take out $25,733 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
Northern Virginia Community College ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Accounting Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Northern Virginia Community College is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Annandale.
About 79% of the students majoring in accounting at the school are women while 21% are male.
After completing their Associate Degree, accounting graduates from Northern Virginia Community College carry an average student debt load of $22,356.
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With a ranking of #12, Central Piedmont Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for accounting students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Charlotte, Central Piedmont Community College is a public college with a large student population.
Women make up 81% of the accounting majors at the school.
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Rasmussen University - Florida did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for accounting students to get a associate degree. It came in at #13 on the list. Located in the small city of Ocala, Rasmussen University - Florida is a private for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.
About 80% of the students majoring in accounting at the school are women while 20% are male.
Accounting majors at Rasmussen University - Florida take out an average of $25,400 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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With a ranking of #13, Florida National University - Main Campus did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for accounting students working on their associate degree. Florida National University - Main Campus is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Hialeah.
Of the 30 students majoring in accounting at Florida National University - Main Campus, 40% are male and 60% are female.
The average amount in student loans that accounting majors at Florida National University - Main Campus take out while working on their Associate Degree is $23,898.
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With a ranking of #15, Central Georgia Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for accounting students working on their associate degree. CGTC is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Warner Robins.
Women make up 86% of the accounting majors at the school.
While working on their Associate Degree, accounting majors at CGTC accumulate an average of around $17,029 in student debt.
With a ranking of #16, Greenville Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for accounting students working on their associate degree. Located in the small city of Greenville, GTC is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Women make up 52% of the accounting majors at the school.
Accounting majors at GTC take out an average of $25,107 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
With a ranking of #17, Copiah-Lincoln Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for accounting students working on their associate degree. Located in the rural area of Wesson, Copiah-Lincoln Community College is a public college with a small student population.
Women make up 77% of the accounting majors at the school.
Broward College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Accounting Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. BC is a fairly large public school located in the city of Fort Lauderdale.
About 85% of the students majoring in accounting at the school are women while 15% are male.
The average amount in student loans that accounting majors at BC take out while working on their Associate Degree is $14,334.
Palm Beach State College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Accounting Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Palm Beach State College is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Lake Worth.
Of the 26 students majoring in accounting at Palm Beach State College, 27% are male and 73% are female.
After completing their Associate Degree, accounting graduates from Palm Beach State College carry an average student debt load of $14,808.
York Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for accounting students to get a associate degree. It came in at #20 on the list. Located in the small city of Rock Hill, York Technical College is a public school with a small student population.
Of the 25 students majoring in accounting at York Technical College, 12% are male and 88% are female.
After completing their Associate Degree, accounting graduates from York Technical College carry an average student debt load of $14,184.
With a ranking of #20, Valencia College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for accounting students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Orlando, Valencia College is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 80% of the accounting majors at the school.
While working on their Associate Degree, accounting majors at Valencia College accumulate an average of around $19,441 in student debt.
With a ranking of #20, Wayne Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for accounting students working on their associate degree. Wayne Community College is a small public school located in the city of Goldsboro.
Of the 25 students majoring in accounting at Wayne Community College, 28% are male and 72% are female.
Itawamba Community College landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree accounting programs. Located in the town of Fulton, ICC is a public college with a small student population.
Women make up 46% of the accounting majors at the school.
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Miami Dade College landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree accounting programs. Located in the city of Miami, MDC is a public college with a very large student population.
Women make up 88% of the accounting majors at the school.
Augusta Technical College came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Accounting Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Augusta Technical College is a small public school located in the city of Augusta.
Of the 23 students majoring in accounting at Augusta Technical College, 13% are male and 87% are female.
Rest of the Top Most Popular Accounting Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Honorable Mentions
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Accounting Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 32 | Blue Ridge Community and Technical College | Martinsburg, WV |
| 32 | Horry-Georgetown Technical College | Conway, SC |
| 32 | Daytona State College | Daytona Beach, FL |
| 35 | Pensacola State College | Pensacola, FL |
| 35 | Forsyth Technical Community College | Winston-Salem, NC |
| 37 | North Georgia Technical College | Clarkesville, GA |
| 37 | West Virginia Junior College - Morgantown | Morgantown, WV |
| 39 | Fayetteville Technical Community College | Fayetteville, NC |
| 39 | Tri-County Technical College | Pendleton, SC |
| 39 | Southern Crescent Technical College | Griffin, GA |
Best Accounting Colleges by State
Explore the best accounting schools for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 2,330 |
| Virginia | 1,921 |
| North Carolina | 2,114 |
| Florida | 3,746 |
| Tennessee | 1,225 |
| Kentucky | 772 |
| South Carolina | 988 |
| Louisiana | 885 |
| Arkansas | 626 |
| Alabama | 1,557 |
| Mississippi | 1,081 |
| West Virginia | 520 |
Accounting Related Majors
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 26 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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