Best Accounting Schools Near Cullman, AL (2026)

Cullman, Alabama has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $12,132 to $27,392 per year for indexed programs. Cullman has a population of about 20,239. In Alabama, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $140,500 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Accounting Schools to Cullman

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer accounting programs near Cullman, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Cullman city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Cullman. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

University of Alabama in Huntsville

Huntsville, AL 39.5 miles from Cullman
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
65.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 69%
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,767
Avg net price $18,796/yr
Tuition
In‑state$12,132
Out‑of‑state$26,408
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 62

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Oakwood University

Huntsville, AL 41.5 miles from Cullman
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
32.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,488
Avg net price $25,669/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 41

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Athens State University

Athens, AL 44.1 miles from Cullman
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
52.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,273
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 44

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Alabama A & M University

Normal, AL 44.7 miles from Cullman
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
32.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 58%
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,628
Avg net price $17,621/yr
Tuition
In‑state$10,024
Out‑of‑state$18,634
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 46

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Strayer University-Alabama

Birmingham, AL 45.9 miles from Cullman
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
21.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 16%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,092
Tuition
In‑state$13,920
Out‑of‑state$13,920
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, AL 46.4 miles from Cullman
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
58.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 88%
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,501
Avg net price $18,749/yr
Tuition
In‑state$9,098
Out‑of‑state$22,562
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 130

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Miles College

Fairfield, AL 48.1 miles from Cullman
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
32.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,627
Avg net price $14,271/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 56%
  • Programs offered: 21

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Herzing University-Birmingham

Birmingham, AL 48.9 miles from Cullman
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
46.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,909
Avg net price $19,651/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 57%
  • Programs offered: 15

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Alabama schools on the Alabama accounting page.


Accounting Wages Near Cullman

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Alabama, statewide)
Accountant and Auditor$74,880
Financial Manager$140,500
Financial Analyst$91,290
Budget Analyst$99,490
Tax Preparer$33,280
Tax Examiner and Collector$58,100
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk$44,640

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.


Cullman at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Accounting-related employment in Cullman County134 workers, 29 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Cullman, AL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Cullman. The closest is Jefferson State Community College in Birmingham, AL (37.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Athens State University (44.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles in Alabama?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles in Alabama are: Financial Manager ($140,500), Budget Analyst ($99,490), Financial Analyst ($91,290). Wages for Cullman workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Decatur instead of Cullman?

Decatur, AL is 28.7 miles from Cullman and has its own set of local accounting programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.


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Other Programs Available in Cullman

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Cullman:

Data verified: August 31, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.