Yavapai College
Published tuition$2,838 - $12,642
Online programsYes
Best Online Accounting Programs in Prescott, AZ (2026)
Prescott, Arizona has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $2,358 to $19,682 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 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer accounting programs near Prescott. Distances are calculated from Prescott 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 Prescott. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Coconino Community College
Published tuition$2,712 - $18,426
Online programsYes
Paradise Valley Community College
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Online programsYes
Glendale Community College
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Online programs--
Scottsdale Community College
Published tuition$2,358 - $19,682
Online programsYes
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 |
Other Prescott-Area Cities With Accounting Programs
- Prescott Valley, AZ – 7.5 mi away (94,154 pop)
- Peoria, AZ – 55.6 mi away (164,173 pop)
- Surprise, AZ – 62.2 mi away (132,677 pop)
- Flagstaff, AZ – 63.0 mi away (78,065 pop)
- El Mirage, AZ – 68.7 mi away (35,043 pop)
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 (2.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Scottsdale Community College (80.1 miles). 4 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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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.