General Accounting Associate Degrees
A associate degree in General Accounting is offered at 1,356 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aassociate degree in General Accounting. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and42% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.5% of General Accounting graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of General Accounting Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 58,956 students earned theirGeneral Accounting majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in General Accounting at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 791 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 3,917 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 39,207 |
| Master’s Degree | 14,951 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 43 |
Earnings of General Accounting Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in General Accounting of $61,213 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $57,191 |
| 4 years | $61,213 |
| 5 years | $69,643 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for General Accounting majors who have their associate degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in General Accounting. About 71.3% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,123 |
| Women | 2,794 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General Accounting graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,199 | 56.1% |
| Asian | 195 | 5.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 689 | 17.6% |
| Black or African American | 371 | 9.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 44 | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 22 | 0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 128 | 3.3% |
| Race Unknown | 211 | 5.4% |
| International Students | 58 | 1.5% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.5% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular General Accounting Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 1,490 colleges that offer a associate degree in General Accounting. Learn more about the most popular below:
Western Governors University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for General Accounting majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 1,706 associate degrees in General Accounting in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Accounting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern New Hampshire University is a popular choice for General Accounting majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 1,642 associate degrees in General Accounting in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Bernard M Baruch College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Accounting. This school awarded 737 associate degrees in General Accounting in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Accounting. This school awarded 448 associate degrees in General Accounting in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Phoenix-Arizona is a popular choice for General Accounting majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 406 people received their associate degree in General Accounting from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University Global is a popular choice for General Accounting majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 385 people received their associate degree in General Accounting from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Accounting. During the most recent year for which we have data, 358 people received their associate degree in General Accounting from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Accounting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Accounting. This school awarded 353 associate degrees in General Accounting in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Accounting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Dallas College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Accounting. This school awarded 351 associate degrees in General Accounting in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida Atlantic University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Accounting. During the most recent year for which we have data, 349 people received their associate degree in General Accounting from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Baylor University is a popular choice for General Accounting majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 346 associate degrees in General Accounting in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Alabama comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Accounting. During the most recent year for which we have data, 338 people received their associate degree in General Accounting from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Accounting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Accounting. During the most recent year for which we have data, 336 people received their associate degree in General Accounting from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Accounting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Dallas comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Accounting. This school awarded 333 associate degrees in General Accounting in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for General Accounting majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 328 people received their associate degree in General Accounting from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for General Accounting majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 324 associate degrees in General Accounting in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Canyon University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Accounting. During the most recent year for which we have data, 320 people received their associate degree in General Accounting from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Utah Valley University is a popular choice for General Accounting majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 308 associate degrees in General Accounting in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Houston-Downtown is a popular choice for General Accounting majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 306 people received their associate degree in General Accounting from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Accounting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Houston comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Accounting. During the most recent year for which we have data, 296 people received their associate degree in General Accounting from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Accounting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to General Accounting that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | 17,375 |
| Accounting and Finance | 3,502 |
| Accounting and Business/Management | 1,270 |
| Accounting and Related Services, Other | 554 |
| Auditing | 178 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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