2023 Best Accounting Associate Degree Schools in Missouri
Finding the Best Accounting Associate Degree School for You
In <nil>, accounting students earned 1,655 degrees and certificates from a Missouri school, making the subject the 3rd in the state.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for business students. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
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 Missouri ranking. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in Missouri 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 Missouri
Check out the accounting associate degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top Missouri Schools for an Associate in Accounting
Our analysis found Park University to be the best school for accounting students who want to pursue a associate degree in Missouri. Located in the suburb of Parkville, Park University is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Ozarks Technical Community College is a great place for accounting students working on their associate degree. OTC is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Springfield.
Accounting majors at OTC take out an average of $22,852 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend State Fair Community College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Accounting Associate Degree Schools in Missouri list. State Fair Community College is a small public school located in the town of Sedalia.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Jefferson College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Accounting Associate Degree Schools in Missouri list. Located in the rural area of Hillsboro, JeffCo is a public college with a small student population.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Crowder College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Accounting Associate Degree Schools in Missouri list. Crowder College is a small public school located in the town of Neosho.
With a ranking of #6, Three Rivers College did quite well on this year’s best schools for accounting students working on their associate degree. Located in the town of Poplar Bluff, Three Rivers College is a public college with a small student population.
Best Accounting Colleges in the Plains States Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | 1,505 |
| Iowa | 953 |
| Kansas | 1,036 |
| Nebraska | 466 |
| South Dakota | 241 |
| North Dakota | 277 |
Rankings in Majors Related to Accounting
Accounting is one of 21 different types of business programs to choose from.
Accounting Concentrations
| 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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Pixabay.
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