2023 Most Popular Accounting Associate Degree Schools in Alabama
Finding the Best Accounting Associate Degree School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, accounting was ranked 7th in Alabama. In fact, 1,557 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.
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.
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 Alabama ranking. Our analysis looked at 8 schools in Alabama to see which associate degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Accounting program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Accounting Associate Degree Schools in Alabama
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Accounting Associate Degree Colleges.
Most Popular Alabama Schools for an Associate in Accounting
Our analysis found Jefferson State Community College to be the most popular school for accounting students who want to pursue a associate degree in Alabama. Jeff State is a moderately-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Birmingham.
About 79% of the students majoring in accounting at the school are women while 21% are male.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Gadsden State Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Accounting Associate Degree Schools in Alabama list. GSCC is a small public school located in the city of Gadsden.
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The in-demand associate degree programs at Bishop State Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular accounting schools in Alabama. Located in the city of Mobile, Bishop State Community College is a public college with a small student population.
About 80% of the students majoring in accounting at the school are women while 20% are male.
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Out of the 8 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, Lawson State Community College - Birmingham Campus landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of Birmingham, LSCC - Birmingham Campus is a public school with a small student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Strayer University - Alabama. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Accounting Associate Degree Schools in Alabama list. Strayer University - Alabama is a small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Birmingham.
The average amount in student loans that accounting majors at Strayer University - Alabama take out while working on their Associate Degree is $33,234.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend H Councill Trenholm State Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Accounting Associate Degree Schools in Alabama list. Located in the city of Montgomery, Trenholm State is a public school with a small student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Herzing University - Birmingham. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Accounting Associate Degree Schools in Alabama list. Located in the large suburb of Birmingham, Herzing University - Birmingham is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
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Chattahoochee Valley Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Accounting Associate Degree Schools in Alabama list. CVCC is a small public school located in the rural area of Phenix City.
Request InformationBest Accounting Colleges in the Southeast Region
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| 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 |
| Mississippi | 1,081 |
| West Virginia | 520 |
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 8 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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More about our data sources and methodologies.