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Best Online Accounting Programs in El Mirage, AZ (2026)
El Mirage, Arizona has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $2,358 to $19,682 per year for indexed programs. El Mirage has a population of about 35,823. Median household income is $74,764 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 14.9% 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 El Mirage
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer accounting programs near El Mirage. Distances are calculated from El Mirage city center.
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 El Mirage. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Paradise Valley Community College
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University of Phoenix-Arizona
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Bryan University
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Scottsdale Community College
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Arizona schools on the Arizona accounting page.
Accounting Wages Near El Mirage
El Mirage 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.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accountant and Auditor | $80,820 | Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $78,238 |
| Financial Manager | $145,940 | Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $141,278 |
| Financial Analyst | $94,700 | Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $91,675 |
| Budget Analyst | $84,810 | Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $82,101 |
| Tax Preparer | $44,770 | Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $43,340 |
| Tax Examiner and Collector | $95,060 | Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $92,023 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk | $51,980 | Phoenix-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.
El Mirage at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 35,823 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $74,764 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 14.9% | 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 County | 16,521 workers, 2,876 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other El Mirage-Area Cities With Accounting Programs
- Glendale, AZ – 5.9 mi away (245,895 pop)
- Surprise, AZ – 9.5 mi away (132,677 pop)
- Peoria, AZ – 13.5 mi away (164,173 pop)
- Phoenix, AZ – 13.8 mi away (4,054,083 pop)
- Avondale, AZ – 14.2 mi away (214,235 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited accounting schools are near El Mirage, AZ?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near El Mirage. The closest is Glendale Community College in Glendale, AZ (8.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Scottsdale Community College (24.7 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying accounting roles near El Mirage?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near El Mirage 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 Glendale instead of El Mirage?
Glendale, AZ is 5.9 miles from El Mirage 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 El Mirage an affordable place to study accounting?
El Mirage’s median household income of $74,764 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in El Mirage 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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Data verified: June 11, 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.