Best Online Accounting Programs in Searcy, AR (2026)

Searcy, Arkansas has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $7,754 to $22,823 per year for indexed programs. Searcy has a population of about 23,115. Median household income is $50,896 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.4% 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 Searcy

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer accounting programs near Searcy. Distances are calculated from Searcy 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 Searcy. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College

North Little Rock, AR 44.9 miles from Searcy BOC Score41.6
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#2

Strayer University-Arkansas

Little Rock, AR 45.8 miles from Searcy BOC Score18.0
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#3

Arkansas State University

Jonesboro, AR 72.8 miles from Searcy BOC Score51.5
Published tuition$7,754 - $22,823
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#4

Black River Technical College

Pocahontas, AR 81.8 miles from Searcy BOC Score55.3
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#5

National Park College

Hot Springs, AR 90.6 miles from Searcy BOC Score40.3
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Arkansas schools on the Arkansas accounting page.


Accounting Wages Near Searcy

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.


Searcy at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population23,115Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$50,896Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+29.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Accounting-related employment in White County204 workers, 19 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Searcy, AR?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Searcy. The closest is University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College in North Little Rock, AR (44.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is National Park College (90.6 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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 Searcy workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Cabot instead of Searcy?

Cabot, AR is 24.7 miles from Searcy 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 Searcy an affordable place to study accounting?

Searcy’s median household income of $50,896 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Searcy 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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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.