by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 9 schools in Pennsylvania to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of accounting. Combined, these schools handed out 210 associate degrees in accounting to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Your choice of accounting for getting your associate degree school matters. Important measures of a quality accounting program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To take this into account we consider a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a host of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their associate degree from the school. After all, your associate degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for accounting students working on their associate degree.
The accounting school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Accounting Associate Degree Schools in Pennsylvania.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in accounting.
Delaware County Community College is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in accounting. Delaware County Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the suburb of Media.More information about a associate in accounting from Delaware County Community College
Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in accounting has to take a look at Northampton County Area Community College. Northampton Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the large suburb of Bethlehem.
Associate students who receive their degree from the accounting program make around $32,407 in their early career salary.
More information about a associate in accounting from Northampton County Area Community College
It's hard to beat Reading Area Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in accounting. RACC is a small public college located in the small city of Reading.More information about a associate in accounting from Reading Area Community College
Community College of Philadelphia is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in accounting. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Community College of Philadelphia is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in accounting from Community College of Philadelphia
Located in the city of Pittsburgh, CCAC is a public college with a fairly large student population.
After graduating, accounting associate recipients typically earn around $37,297 in the first five years of their career.
More information about a associate in accounting from Community College of Allegheny County
Montco is a medium-sized public college located in the suburb of Blue Bell.
Associate recipients from the accounting degree program at Montgomery County Community College make $9,670 more than the average college graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.
More information about a associate in accounting from Montgomery County Community College
Located in the rural area of Schnecksville, LCCC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in accounting from Lehigh Carbon Community College
Lackawanna College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Scranton.More information about a associate in accounting from Lackawanna College
Luzerne County Community College is a small public college located in the large suburb of Nanticoke.More information about a associate in accounting from Luzerne County Community College
Explore all the Best Accounting Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 196 | 1,166 |
| New Jersey | 137 | 172 |
| Maryland | 126 | 178 |
| Delaware | 60 | 42 |
| District of Columbia | 36 | 23 |
One of 21 majors within the Business, Management & Marketing area of study, Accounting has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | 155 |
| Accounting | 39 |
| Accounting and Business/Management | 16 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 1,153 |
| General Business/Commerce | 853 |
| Hospitality Management | 82 |
| Human Resource Management | 49 |
| Entrepreneurial Studies | 27 |
| Business Support & Assistant Services | 25 |
| General Sales & Marketing | 13 |
| Construction Management | 9 |
| Marketing | 8 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising & Marketing | 6 |