Coconino Community College
Published tuition$2,712 - $18,426
Online programsYes
Best Online Accounting Programs in Flagstaff, AZ (2026)
Flagstaff, Arizona has 2 accredited schools offering accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $2,712 to $18,426 per year for indexed programs. Flagstaff has a population of about 76,333. Median household income is $68,041 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 51.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Flagstaff, AZ metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $104,580 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Accounting Schools to Flagstaff
The 2 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 2 schools in our directory that offer accounting programs near Flagstaff. Distances are calculated from Flagstaff 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 Flagstaff. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Yavapai College
Published tuition$2,838 - $12,642
Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Arizona schools on the Arizona accounting page.
Accounting Wages Near Flagstaff
Flagstaff is part of the Flagstaff, AZ metro area (BLS area code 22380). 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 | $77,980 | Flagstaff, AZ | $77,747 |
| Financial Manager | $104,580 | Flagstaff, AZ | $104,267 |
| Financial Analyst | $71,220 | Flagstaff, AZ | $71,007 |
| Budget Analyst | $84,810 | AZ statewide | $84,556 |
| Tax Preparer | $44,770 | AZ statewide | $44,636 |
| Tax Examiner and Collector | $92,680 | AZ statewide | $92,403 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk | $49,660 | Flagstaff, AZ | $49,511 |
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.
Flagstaff at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 76,333 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $68,041 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 51.8% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 100.3 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Accounting-related employment in Coconino County | 197 workers, 70 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Flagstaff-Area Cities With Accounting Programs
- Prescott Valley, AZ – 56.8 mi away (94,154 pop)
- Prescott, AZ – 63.0 mi away (42,513 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited accounting schools are near Flagstaff, AZ?
Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Flagstaff. The closest is Coconino Community College in Flagstaff, AZ (2.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Yavapai College (65.0 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Flagstaff?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Flagstaff are: Financial Manager ($104,580), Tax Examiner and Collector ($92,680), Budget Analyst ($84,810). 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 Prescott Valley instead of Flagstaff?
Prescott Valley, AZ is 56.8 miles from Flagstaff 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 Flagstaff an affordable place to study accounting?
Flagstaff’s median household income of $68,041 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Flagstaff 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.