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2023 Best Accounting Associate Degree Schools in Tennessee

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Finding the Best Accounting Associate Degree School for You

Accounting is one of the most popular subjects to study in Tennessee. With 1,222 degrees and certificates handed out in <nil>, it ranked 2nd out of all the majors we track in the state.

There are so many business programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one 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, Business Degree Central has created its Best Accounting Associate Degree Schools in Tennessee ranking. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in Tennessee to see which associate degree programs offered the best educational experiences for business students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.

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2023 Best Accounting Associate Degree Schools in Tennessee

Check out the accounting associate degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Tennessee Schools for an Associate in Accounting

Our analysis found Strayer University - Tennessee to be the best school for accounting students who want to pursue a associate degree in Tennessee. Strayer University - Tennessee is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Memphis.

The average amount in student loans that accounting majors at Strayer University - Tennessee take out while working on their Associate Degree is $30,586.

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#2

Southern Adventist University

Collegedale, TN

Out of the 6 schools in Tennessee that were part of this year’s ranking, Southern Adventist University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Southern Adventist is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Collegedale.

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The excellent associate degree programs at Pellissippi State Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best accounting schools in Tennessee. Located in the large suburb of Knoxville, Pellissippi State Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Chattanooga State Community College is a great place for accounting students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Chattanooga, Chattanooga State Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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#5

Daymar College - Murfreesboro

Murfreesboro, TN

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Daymar College - Murfreesboro is a great place for accounting students working on their associate degree. Daymar College - Murfreesboro is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Murfreesboro.

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Nashville State 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 #6 on the list. Located in the city of Nashville, Nashville State Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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Best Accounting Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Accounting Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Florida 3,730
Georgia 2,324
Louisiana 880
Virginia 1,858
North Carolina 2,113
West Virginia 519
Alabama 1,554
Mississippi 1,076
South Carolina 987
Arkansas 626
Kentucky 748

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

Majors Similar to Accounting

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 6 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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