Best Online Accounting Programs in Prichard, AL (2026)

Prichard, Alabama has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $2,348 to $12,908 per year for indexed programs. Prichard has a population of about 19,121. Median household income is $35,331 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 9.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Mobile, AL metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $135,780 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Accounting Schools to Prichard

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

#1

Bishop State Community College

Mobile, AL 6.9 miles from Prichard BOC Score 42.3
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $29,916
Avg net price $5,397/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

H Councill Trenholm State Community College

Montgomery, AL 151.3 miles from Prichard 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
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Lawson State Community College

Birmingham, AL 198.7 miles from Prichard 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
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 46

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Herzing University-Birmingham

Birmingham, AL 201.4 miles from Prichard 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

#5

Strayer University-Alabama

Birmingham, AL 204.5 miles from Prichard 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

#6

Jefferson State Community College

Birmingham, AL 213.8 miles from Prichard 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

#7

Gadsden State Community College

Gadsden, AL 255.3 miles from Prichard 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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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 42

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

#8

Snead State Community College

Boaz, AL 262.9 miles from Prichard 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

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


Accounting Wages Near Prichard

Prichard is part of the Mobile, AL metro area (BLS area code 33660). 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$72,130Mobile, AL$81,873
Financial Manager$135,780Mobile, AL$154,120
Financial Analyst$85,350Mobile, AL$96,879
Budget Analyst$80,720Mobile, AL$91,623
Tax Preparer$33,280AL statewide$37,775
Tax Examiner and Collector$73,920Mobile, AL$83,905
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk$44,470Mobile, AL$50,477

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.


Prichard at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population19,121Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$35,331Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+9.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)88.1 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Accounting-related employment in Mobile County1,019 workers, 213 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Prichard, AL?

Accredited schools offering accounting programs near Prichard 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 Prichard?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Prichard are: Financial Manager ($135,780), Financial Analyst ($85,350), Budget Analyst ($80,720). 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 Pascagoula instead of Prichard?

Pascagoula, MS is 37.6 miles from Prichard 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 Prichard an affordable place to study accounting?

Prichard’s median household income of $35,331 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Prichard 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 Prichard

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

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.