by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 43 schools in the Far Western US Region to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of accounting. Combined, these schools handed out 2,224 associate degrees in accounting to qualified students.
Jump to one of the following sections: * Our Methodology
The accounting associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their associate degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their associate degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for accounting students working on their associate degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Accounting Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list to help you make the college decision.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in accounting.
It's hard to beat Southwestern College if you want to pursue an associate degree in accounting. Located in the large city of Chula Vista, SWC Chula Vista is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in accounting from Southwestern College
Every student who is interested in an associate degree in accounting has to check out Cosumnes River College. Located in the large city of Sacramento, Cosumnes River is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in accounting from Cosumnes River College
Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in accounting has to look into Cabrillo College. Cabrillo College is a medium-sized public college located in the medium-sized suburb of Aptos.More information about a associate in accounting from Cabrillo College
Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in accounting has to take a look at San Bernardino Valley College. San Bernardino Valley College is a fairly large public college located in the medium-sized city of San Bernardino.More information about a associate in accounting from San Bernardino Valley College
Located in the city of Santa Clara, Mission College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in accounting from Mission College
Folsom Lake is a fairly large public college located in the small city of Folsom.More information about a associate in accounting from Folsom Lake College
Located in the large suburb of Mission Viejo, Saddleback College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in accounting from Saddleback College
College of the Canyons is a large public college located in the suburb of Santa Clarita.More information about a associate in accounting from College of the Canyons
American River is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Sacramento.More information about a associate in accounting from American River College
CSN is a fairly large public college located in the city of Las Vegas.
Students who graduate with their associate from the accounting program report average early career earnings of $30,553.
More information about a associate in accounting from College of Southern NevadaExplore the best accounting colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| California | 192 | 1,721 |
| Oregon | 147 | 160 |
| Washington | 131 | 417 |
| Nevada | 112 | 60 |
| Hawaii | 59 | 61 |
| Alaska | 54 | 57 |
Accounting is one of 21 different types of Business, Management & Marketing programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | 2,131 |
| Accounting | 66 |
| Accounting and Business/Management | 27 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 19,639 |
| General Business/Commerce | 2,651 |
| Business Support & Assistant Services | 474 |
| Real Estate | 417 |
| Hospitality Management | 344 |
| General Sales & Marketing | 283 |
| Entrepreneurial Studies | 252 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising & Marketing | 190 |
| Marketing | 164 |
| Construction Management | 87 |