Associate Degrees in Accounting
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Education Levels of Accounting Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4,133 students earned their associate degree in accounting. This makes it the 4th most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in accounting at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 49,080 |
| Master’s Degree | 16,746 |
| Associate Degree | 4,133 |
| Basic Certificate | 1,529 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 935 |
| Graduate Certificate | 718 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 31 |
Earnings of Accounting 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
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Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in accounting. About 73.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,099 |
| Women | 3,034 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of accounting associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 288 |
| Black or African American | 417 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 619 |
| White | 2,350 |
| International Students | 93 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 366 |
Most Popular Accounting Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 400 colleges that offer an associate degree in accounting. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for accounting students seekingan associate degree is Southern New Hampshire University. Roughly 134,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,900 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 302 people received their associate degree in accounting from SNHU. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for accounting majors who are seeking their associate degree is Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs. Each year, around 28,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,939 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,683 per year. The accounting program at Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs awarded 194 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 77% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Eastern Gateway Community College is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in accounting. Roughly 40,000 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 190 people received their associate degree in accounting from Eastern Gateway Community College. About 78% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 4th most popular school in the country for accounting majors who are seeking their associate degree is Paris Junior College. Each year, around 4,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The accounting program at Paris Junior College awarded 85 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 64% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
El Centro College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in accounting. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 62 associate degrees were handed out to accounting majors at El Centro College. Around 76% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.
Cuyahoga Community College District comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in accounting. Each year, around 18,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The accounting program at Cuyahoga Community College District awarded 53 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 66% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for accounting majors who are seeking their associate degree is Long Island Business Institute. Each year, around 1,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 52 associate degrees were handed out to accounting majors at LIBI. Around 94% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for accounting majors who are seeking their associate degree is Madison Area Technical College. Each year, around 13,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,230 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,230 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 50 associate degrees were handed out to accounting majors at Madison College. Of these students, 70% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Milwaukee Area Technical College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in accounting. Each year, around 12,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 50 associate degrees were handed out to accounting majors at MATC. About 76% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Lone Star College System comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in accounting. Each year, around 70,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The accounting program at Lone Star College System awarded 49 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 65% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.
The 11th most popular school in the country for accounting majors who are seeking their associate degree is Post University. Roughly 13,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,258 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,500 per year. The accounting program at Post University awarded 48 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 85% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Essex County College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in accounting. Each year, around 6,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 48 people received their associate degree in accounting from Essex. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women.
Houston Community College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in accounting. Each year, around 48,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The accounting program at Houston Community College awarded 47 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 87% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Utah Valley University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in accounting. Each year, around 40,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,368 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,773 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 47 people received their associate degree in accounting from UVU. About 47% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Central New Mexico Community College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in accounting. Each year, around 21,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The accounting program at Central New Mexico Community College awarded 45 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 76% of this group were women, and 49% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 16th most popular school in the country for accounting majors who are seeking their associate degree is Bunker Hill Community College. Each year, around 9,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 44 people received their associate degree in accounting from BHCC. About 82% of this group were women, and 61% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 17th most popular school in the country for accounting majors who are seeking their associate degree is Gateway Technical College. Roughly 7,800 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 43 people received their associate degree in accounting from Gateway Technical College. Of these students, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 17th most popular school in the country for accounting majors who are seeking their associate degree is National University College. Each year, around 25,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,444 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,020 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 43 associate degrees were handed out to accounting majors at National University College. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.
Delaware Technical Community College - Terry comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in accounting. Each year, around 12,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 42 people received their associate degree in accounting from Delaware Tech. Of these students, 64% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Hudson County Community College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in accounting. Each year, around 7,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The accounting program at Hudson County Community College awarded 40 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 88% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to accounting that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Accounting Technology/Bookkeeping | 6,662 |
| Accounting & Finance | 353 |
| 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.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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