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Associate Degrees in Accounting and Finance

353 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
37% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 49 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer an associate degree in accounting and finance. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 37% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 3.7% of accounting and finance graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Accounting and Finance Majors

In 2020-2021, 353 earned their associate degree in accounting and finance. This makes it the 22nd most popular associate degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in accounting and finance at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Basic Certificate 1,540
Bachelor’s Degree 842
Master’s Degree 696
Associate Degree 353
Undergraduate Certificate 143
Graduate Certificate 74

Earnings of Accounting and Finance Majors With Associate Degrees

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for accounting and finance students who are associate degree holders.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their associate degree in accounting and finance. About 74.8% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 89
Women 264
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The racial-ethnic distribution of accounting and finance associate degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 13
Black or African American 44
Hispanic or Latino 50
White 202
International Students 13
Other Races/Ethnicities 31
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There are 49 colleges that offer an associate degree in accounting and finance. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Wake Technical Community College

Raleigh, North Carolina
43 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Wake Technical Community College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for accounting and finance majors who are seeking their associate degree. Roughly 21,700 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 43 people received their associate degree in accounting and finance from Wake Technical Community College. About 79% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

Central Piedmont Community College

Charlotte, North Carolina
19 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
79% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Central Piedmont Community College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in accounting and finance. Each year, around 16,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 associate degrees were handed out to accounting and finance majors at Central Piedmont Community College. About 79% of this group were women, and 79% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

Wayne Community College

Goldsboro, North Carolina
18 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Wayne Community College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in accounting and finance. Each year, around 2,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The accounting and finance program at Wayne Community College awarded 18 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women.

#4

Forsyth Technical Community College

Winston-Salem, North Carolina
17 Yearly Graduations
35% Women
41% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for accounting and finance majors who are seeking their associate degree is Forsyth Technical Community College. Roughly 7,500 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 people received their associate degree in accounting and finance from Forsyth Tech. Of these students, 35% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

Fayetteville Technical Community College

Fayetteville, North Carolina
14 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for accounting and finance majors who are seeking their associate degree is Fayetteville Technical Community College. Each year, around 10,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 people received their associate degree in accounting and finance from FTCC. Of these students, 86% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

Central Carolina Community College

Sanford, North Carolina
13 Yearly Graduations
62% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Central Carolina Community College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in accounting and finance. Roughly 5,100 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 people received their associate degree in accounting and finance from Central Carolina Community College. Of these students, 62% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

Johnston Community College

Smithfield, North Carolina
13 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Johnston Community College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in accounting and finance. Each year, around 4,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The accounting and finance program at Johnston Community College awarded 13 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.

12 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in accounting and finance. Roughly 3,800 attend the school each year. The accounting and finance program at Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute awarded 12 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.

#9

Randolph Community College

Asheboro, North Carolina
10 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Randolph Community College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in accounting and finance. Roughly 2,500 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 associate degrees were handed out to accounting and finance majors at Randolph Community College. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.

#9

Vance-Granville Community College

Henderson, North Carolina
10 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Vance-Granville Community College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in accounting and finance. Roughly 2,900 attend the school each year. The accounting and finance program at Vance-Granville Community College awarded 10 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.

#11

Blue Ridge Community College

Flat Rock, North Carolina
9 Yearly Graduations
78% Women

The 11th most popular school in the country for accounting and finance majors who are seeking their associate degree is Blue Ridge Community College. Each year, around 2,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their associate degree in accounting and finance from Blue Ridge Community College.

#11

Coastal Carolina Community College

Jacksonville, North Carolina
9 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for accounting and finance majors who are seeking their associate degree is Coastal Carolina Community College. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their associate degree in accounting and finance from Coastal Carolina Community College. Of these students, 100% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

Pitt Community College

Winterville, North Carolina
9 Yearly Graduations
11% Women
67% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Pitt Community College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in accounting and finance. Roughly 7,600 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their associate degree in accounting and finance from Pitt Community College. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 11% were women.

#11

Rockingham Community College

Wentworth, North Carolina
9 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for accounting and finance majors who are seeking their associate degree is Rockingham Community College. The accounting and finance program at Rockingham Community College awarded 9 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

Sandhills Community College

Pinehurst, North Carolina
9 Yearly Graduations
78% Women

Sandhills Community College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in accounting and finance. Each year, around 3,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The accounting and finance program at Sandhills Community College awarded 9 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#16

Cape Fear Community College

Wilmington, North Carolina
8 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Cape Fear Community College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in accounting and finance. Each year, around 8,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The accounting and finance program at Cape Fear Community College awarded 8 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 75% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

Robeson Community College

Lumberton, North Carolina
8 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
88% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Robeson Community College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in accounting and finance. Roughly 1,800 attend the school each year. The accounting and finance program at Robeson Community College awarded 8 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 88% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.

7 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
57% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 18th most popular school in the country for accounting and finance majors who are seeking their associate degree is Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College. Each year, around 6,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The accounting and finance program at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College awarded 7 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.

#18

Mitchell Community College

Statesville, North Carolina
7 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Mitchell Community College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in accounting and finance. Each year, around 3,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 associate degrees were handed out to accounting and finance majors at Mitchell Community College. Of these students, 57% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#18

Piedmont Community College

Roxboro, North Carolina
7 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 18th most popular school in the country for accounting and finance majors who are seeking their associate degree is Piedmont Community College. Roughly 1,300 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 associate degrees were handed out to accounting and finance majors at Piedmont Community College. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to accounting and finance that offer associate degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Accounting Technology/Bookkeeping 6,662
General Accounting 4,133
Accounting Management 241
Other Accounting 136

References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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