Best Online Accounting Programs in Oro Valley, AZ (2026)

Oro Valley, Arizona has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs. Oro Valley has a population of about 47,595. Median household income is $105,342 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 57.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Tucson, AZ metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $126,170 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Accounting Schools to Oro Valley

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

#1

American InterContinental University System

Chandler, AZ 76.2 miles from Oro Valley 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

#2

Eastern Arizona College

Thatcher, AZ 76.5 miles from Oro Valley BOC Score 52.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 24%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,018
Avg net price $9,197/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 77

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Rio Salado College

Tempe, AZ 89.6 miles from Oro Valley BOC Score 60.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,015
Avg net price $8,341/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 63

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Bryan University

Tempe, AZ 89.8 miles from Oro Valley BOC Score 44.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,283
Avg net price $20,834/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 25

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

University of Phoenix-Arizona

Phoenix, AZ 91.0 miles from Oro Valley BOC Score 30.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,752
Avg net price $13,520/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 41%
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Scottsdale Community College

Scottsdale, AZ 92.5 miles from Oro Valley BOC Score 54.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 17%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,905
Avg net price $13,336/yr
Tuition
In‑state$2,358
Out‑of‑state$8,958
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 59

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Phoenix College

Phoenix, AZ 97.6 miles from Oro Valley BOC Score 52.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 20%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,870
Avg net price $12,055/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 76

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Paradise Valley Community College

Phoenix, AZ 103.9 miles from Oro Valley BOC Score 51.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,196
Avg net price $12,180/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 47

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Accounting Wages Near Oro Valley

Oro Valley is part of the Tucson, AZ metro area (BLS area code 46060). 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$76,320Tucson, AZ$78,762
Financial Manager$126,170Tucson, AZ$130,206
Financial Analyst$83,810Tucson, AZ$86,491
Budget Analyst$76,790Tucson, AZ$79,247
Tax Preparer$46,960Tucson, AZ$48,462
Tax Examiner and Collector$75,340Tucson, AZ$77,750
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk$47,150Tucson, AZ$48,658

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.


Oro Valley at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population47,595Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$105,342Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+57.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)96.9 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Accounting-related employment in Pima County2,133 workers, 588 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Oro Valley, AZ?

Accredited schools offering accounting programs near Oro Valley 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 Oro Valley?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Oro Valley are: Financial Manager ($126,170), Financial Analyst ($83,810), Budget Analyst ($76,790). 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 Marana instead of Oro Valley?

Marana, AZ is 10.5 miles from Oro Valley 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 Oro Valley an affordable place to study accounting?

Oro Valley’s median household income of $105,342 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Oro Valley 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 Oro Valley

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

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.