by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 10 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Accounting Associate Degree Schools in the New England Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 772 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 account for this we include a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a collection of various 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 complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for accounting students working on their associate degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Accounting Associate Degree Schools in the New England Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in accounting.
Southern New Hampshire University is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in accounting. SNHU is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the midsize suburb of Manchester.
Students who graduate with their associate from the accounting program report average early career wages of $37,986.
More information about a associate in accounting from Southern New Hampshire University
It is difficult to beat Bunker Hill Community College if you want to pursue an associate degree in accounting. BHCC is a medium-sized public college located in the large city of Boston.
Students who graduate with their associate from the accounting program state that they receive average early career wages of $35,602.
More information about a associate in accounting from Bunker Hill Community College
Post University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in accounting. Located in the medium-sized city of Waterbury, Post University is a private for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in accounting from Post University
Every student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in accounting has to look into Massachusetts Bay Community College. Located in the suburb of Wellesley Hills, MassBay Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in accounting from Massachusetts Bay Community College
Located in the rural area of Montpelier, CCV is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in accounting from Community College of Vermont
Located in the city of Auburn, Central Maine Technical College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in accounting from Central Maine Community College
Quincy College is a small public college located in the suburb of Quincy.More information about a associate in accounting from Quincy College
Located in the large suburb of Haverhill, NECC is a public college with a small student population.
Students who graduate with their associate from the accounting program report average early career income of $37,960.
More information about a associate in accounting from Northern Essex Community College
Located in the fringe town of Concord, NHTI is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in accounting from NHTI-Concord’s Community College
Massasoit Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the suburb of Brockton.More information about a associate in accounting from Massasoit Community College
Explore the best accounting schools for a specific state in the New England Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 137 | 131 |
| Connecticut | 101 | 205 |
| New Hampshire | 80 | 360 |
| Rhode Island | 70 | 27 |
| Maine | 69 | 34 |
| Vermont | 58 | 25 |
One of 21 majors within the Business, Management & Marketing area of study, Accounting has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Accounting | 630 |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | 142 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 2,254 |
| General Business/Commerce | 836 |
| Marketing | 174 |
| Hospitality Management | 74 |
| Management Information Systems | 54 |
| Business Support & Assistant Services | 42 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 30 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 23 |
| Construction Management | 21 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising & Marketing | 20 |