Best Online Accounting Programs in Chandler, AZ (2026)

Chandler, Arizona has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $2,358 to $19,682 per year for indexed programs. Chandler has a population of about 278,123. Median household income is $103,691 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 46.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $145,940 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Accounting Schools to Chandler

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

#1

American InterContinental University System

Chandler, AZ 2.8 miles from Chandler BOC Score 27.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 15%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,144
Avg net price $15,172/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 23%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Accounting Wages Near Chandler

Chandler is part of the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area (BLS area code 38060). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Arizona statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Accountant and Auditor$80,820Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ$78,238
Financial Manager$145,940Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ$141,278
Financial Analyst$94,700Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ$91,675
Budget Analyst$84,810Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ$82,101
Tax Preparer$44,770Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ$43,340
Tax Examiner and Collector$95,060Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ$92,023
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk$51,980Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ$50,319

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.


Chandler at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population278,123Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$103,691Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+46.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)103.3 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Accounting-related employment in Maricopa County16,521 workers, 2,876 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Chandler, AZ?

Accredited schools offering accounting programs near Chandler 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 Chandler?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Chandler are: Financial Manager ($145,940), Tax Examiner and Collector ($95,060), Financial Analyst ($94,700). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Arizona statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Gilbert instead of Chandler?

Gilbert, AZ is 6.4 miles from Chandler 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 Chandler an affordable place to study accounting?

Chandler’s median household income of $103,691 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Chandler while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Arizona 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 Chandler

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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 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.