Best Online Accounting Programs in Oxford, AL (2026)

Oxford, Alabama has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $4,032 to $23,838 per year for indexed programs. Oxford has a population of about 22,063. Median household income is $70,065 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Anniston-Oxford, AL metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $126,920 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Accounting Schools to Oxford

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer accounting programs near Oxford, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Oxford 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 Oxford. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Gadsden State Community College

Gadsden, AL 28.6 miles from Oxford BOC Score 47.7
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,937
Avg net price $3,515/yr
Tuition
In‑state$4,272
Out‑of‑state$7,368
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  • Programs offered: 42

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

#2

Snead State Community College

Boaz, AL 45.1 miles from Oxford BOC Score 53.0
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 34%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,735
Avg net price $3,249/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 13

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Jefferson State Community College

Birmingham, AL 48.1 miles from Oxford BOC Score 41.3
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 21%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,719
Avg net price $9,086/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Strayer University-Alabama

Birmingham, AL 54.1 miles from Oxford BOC Score 21.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
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: 18

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Herzing University-Birmingham

Birmingham, AL 55.5 miles from Oxford BOC Score 46.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,909
Avg net price $19,651/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 57%
  • Programs offered: 20

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Lawson State Community College

Birmingham, AL 59.4 miles from Oxford BOC Score 38.3
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 24%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $31,701
Avg net price $6,275/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 46

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

H Councill Trenholm State Community College

Montgomery, AL 90.4 miles from Oxford BOC Score 45.2
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 40%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,183
Avg net price $8,325/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Northwest Shoals Community College

Muscle Shoals, AL 130.0 miles from Oxford BOC Score 51.7
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 37%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $33,828
Avg net price $2,838/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 39

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Accounting Wages Near Oxford

Oxford is part of the Anniston-Oxford, AL metro area (BLS area code 11500). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Alabama statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Accountant and Auditor$66,260Anniston-Oxford, AL$77,136
Financial Manager$126,920Anniston-Oxford, AL$147,753
Financial Analyst$91,290AL statewide$106,275
Budget Analyst$99,490AL statewide$115,821
Tax Preparer$33,280AL statewide$38,743
Tax Examiner and Collector$38,210Anniston-Oxford, AL$44,482
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk$41,750Anniston-Oxford, AL$48,603

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.


Oxford at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population22,063Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$70,065Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+24.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)85.9 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Accounting-related employment in Calhoun County123 workers, 45 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Oxford, AL?

Accredited schools offering accounting programs near Oxford are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Oxford?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Oxford are: Financial Manager ($126,920), Budget Analyst ($99,490), Financial Analyst ($91,290). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Alabama statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Trussville instead of Oxford?

Trussville, AL is 41.0 miles from Oxford 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.

Is Oxford an affordable place to study accounting?

Oxford’s median household income of $70,065 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Oxford while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Alabama public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

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 Oxford

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

Data verified: July 23, 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.