by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 27 schools in California to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of accounting. Combined, these schools handed out 1,665 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. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
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 include a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of associate graduates during the early years of their career. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their associate degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
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 schools for accounting students working on their associate degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Accounting Associate Degree Schools in California ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for accounting students seeking a an associate degree.
Southwestern College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in accounting. SWC Chula Vista is a large public college located in the city of Chula Vista.More information about a associate in accounting from Southwestern College
It's difficult to beat Cosumnes River College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in accounting. Cosumnes River is a fairly large public college located in the city of Sacramento.More information about a associate in accounting from Cosumnes River College
It is difficult to beat Cabrillo College if you want to pursue an associate degree in accounting. Located in the suburb of Aptos, Cabrillo College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in accounting from Cabrillo College
It's hard to beat San Bernardino Valley College if you want to pursue an associate degree in accounting. Located in the midsize city of San Bernardino, San Bernardino Valley College is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in accounting from San Bernardino Valley College
Mission College is a moderately-sized public college located in the midsize city of Santa Clara.More information about a associate in accounting from Mission College
Located in the city of Folsom, Folsom Lake is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in accounting from Folsom Lake College
Saddleback College is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of Mission Viejo.More information about a associate in accounting from Saddleback College
Located in the large suburb of Santa Clarita, College of the Canyons is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in accounting from College of the Canyons
Located in the large suburb of Sacramento, American River is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in accounting from American River College
SAC is a very large public college located in the city of Santa Ana.More information about a associate in accounting from Santa Ana College
Explore all the Best Accounting Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 147 | 160 |
| Washington | 131 | 417 |
| Nevada | 112 | 60 |
| Hawaii | 59 | 61 |
| Alaska | 54 | 57 |
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 | 1,642 |
| Accounting and Business/Management | 17 |
| Accounting | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 18,298 |
| General Business/Commerce | 1,266 |
| Real Estate | 398 |
| Business Support & Assistant Services | 392 |
| General Sales & Marketing | 264 |
| Entrepreneurial Studies | 233 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising & Marketing | 186 |
| Hospitality Management | 176 |
| Construction Management | 56 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 40 |