Best Accounting Schools Near Prescott, AZ (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Prescott, Arizona has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $2,948 to $14,988 per year for indexed programs. Prescott has a population of about 46,744. Median household income is $69,151 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 41.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Analyst at a median $135,680 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Accounting Schools to Prescott

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

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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Yavapai College

Prescott, AZ 2.3 miles from Prescott
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
57.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,890
Avg net price $8,683/yr
Tuition
In‑state$2,948
Out‑of‑state$9,486
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 61

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Accounting Wages Near Prescott

Prescott is part of the Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ metro area (BLS area code 39150). 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 $77,770 Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $79,115
Financial Manager $99,740 Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $101,465
Financial Analyst $135,680 Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $138,026
Budget Analyst $84,810 AZ statewide $86,277
Tax Preparer $44,250 Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $45,015
Tax Examiner and Collector $92,680 AZ statewide $94,283
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk $48,310 Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $49,145

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.

Prescott at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 46,744 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $69,151 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 41.1% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 98.3 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Accounting-related employment in Yavapai County 404 workers, 180 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Prescott, AZ?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Prescott. The closest is Yavapai College in Prescott, AZ (2.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Paradise Valley Community College (68.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Prescott?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Prescott are: Financial Analyst ($135,680), Financial Manager ($99,740), Tax Examiner and Collector ($92,680). 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 Prescott?

Prescott Valley, AZ is 7.5 miles from Prescott 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 Prescott an affordable place to study accounting?

Prescott’s median household income of $69,151 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Prescott 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 Prescott

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Data verified: September 6, 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.

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