2023 Best Accounting Associate Degree Schools in Maryland
Finding the Best Accounting Associate Degree School for You
Accounting is one of the most popular subjects to study in Maryland. With 1,295 degrees and certificates handed out in <nil>, it ranked 4th out of all the majors we track in the state.
Today's business students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. 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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Business Degree Central has developed this Best Accounting Associate Degree Schools in Maryland ranking. This report analyzed 7 schools in Maryland to see which ones offered the best associate degree programs for business students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.
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2023 Best Accounting Associate Degree Schools in Maryland
The following schools top our list of the Best Accounting Associate Degree Colleges.
Top Maryland Schools for an Associate in Accounting
Our analysis found Anne Arundel Community College to be the best school for accounting students who want to pursue a associate degree in Maryland. AACC is a large public school located in the large suburb of Arnold.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Community College of Baltimore County. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Accounting Associate Degree Schools in Maryland list. Located in the suburb of Baltimore, CCBC is a public college with a fairly large student population.
On average, accounting graduates from CCBC take out $10,141 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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Out of the 7 schools in Maryland that were part of this year’s ranking, College of Southern Maryland landed the # 3 spot on the list. CSM is a small public school located in the rural area of La Plata.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Strayer University - Maryland is a great place for accounting students working on their associate degree. Strayer University - Maryland is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Suitland.
After completing their Associate Degree, accounting graduates from Strayer University - Maryland carry an average student debtload of $30,586.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Frederick Community College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Accounting Associate Degree Schools in Maryland list. Located in the small city of Frederick, Frederick Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
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Hagerstown Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Accounting Associate Degree Schools in Maryland ranking. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Hagerstown, HCC is a public college with a small student population.
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Harford Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for accounting students to get a associate degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Harford Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Bel Air.
Best Accounting Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 3,641 |
| New York | 7,403 |
| New Jersey | 2,155 |
| District of Columbia | 467 |
| Delaware | 305 |
Accounting Related Rankings by Major
One of 21 majors within the business area of study, accounting has other similar majors worth exploring.
Accounting Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Accounting | 68,501 |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | 19,139 |
| Accounting and Finance | 3,781 |
| Accounting and Business/Management | 1,538 |
| Other Accounting and Related Services | 844 |
| Auditing | 179 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 403,753 |
| General Business/Commerce | 56,779 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 54,690 |
| Marketing | 52,078 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 48,037 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 7 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- 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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