Best Online Accounting Programs in Pine Bluff, AR (2026)

Pine Bluff, Arkansas has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs. Pine Bluff has a population of about 40,436. Median household income is $41,250 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Arkansas, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $116,570 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Accounting Schools to Pine Bluff

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

#1

Strayer University-Arkansas

Little Rock, AR 39.6 miles from Pine Bluff BOC Score 18.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 10%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,092
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 50%
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College

North Little Rock, AR 42.7 miles from Pine Bluff BOC Score 41.7
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,722
Avg net price $14,327/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 72

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

National Park College

Hot Springs, AR 62.5 miles from Pine Bluff BOC Score 40.4
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,444
Avg net price $12,720/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana

Hope, AR 98.6 miles from Pine Bluff BOC Score 49.9
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,162
Avg net price $9,270/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas

De Queen, AR 133.5 miles from Pine Bluff BOC Score 41.7
  • 2 year
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $33,775
Avg net price $4,385/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Arkansas State University

Jonesboro, AR 136.1 miles from Pine Bluff BOC Score 51.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 82%
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,617
Avg net price $12,366/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,090
Out‑of‑state$14,522
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 76

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

North Arkansas College

Harrison, AR 151.5 miles from Pine Bluff BOC Score 47.0
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,653
Avg net price $10,180/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 59

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Black River Technical College

Pocahontas, AR 152.5 miles from Pine Bluff BOC Score 55.3
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,818
Avg net price $5,095/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Accounting Wages Near Pine Bluff

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Arkansas, statewide)
Accountant and Auditor$66,330
Financial Manager$116,570
Financial Analyst$81,110
Budget Analyst$71,800
Tax Preparer$35,040
Tax Examiner and Collector$55,140
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk$42,840

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.


Pine Bluff at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population40,436Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$41,250Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+21.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Accounting-related employment in Jefferson County55 workers, 18 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Pine Bluff, AR?

Accredited schools offering accounting programs near Pine Bluff 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 in Arkansas?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles in Arkansas are: Financial Manager ($116,570), Financial Analyst ($81,110), Budget Analyst ($71,800). Wages for Pine Bluff workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Bryant instead of Pine Bluff?

Bryant, AR is 38.7 miles from Pine Bluff 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 Pine Bluff an affordable place to study accounting?

Pine Bluff’s median household income of $41,250 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Pine Bluff while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Arkansas 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 Pine Bluff

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Pine Bluff:

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.