Best Online Accounting Programs in West Memphis, AR (2026)

West Memphis, Arkansas has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $4,550 to $22,823 per year for indexed programs. West Memphis has a population of about 24,147. Median household income is $41,860 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 14.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $143,880 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Accounting Schools to West Memphis

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer accounting programs near West Memphis. Distances are calculated from West Memphis city center.

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

Accounting Wages Near West Memphis

West Memphis is part of the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area (BLS area code 32820). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Arkansas statewide.

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.

West Memphis at a Glance

Other West Memphis-Area Cities With Accounting Programs

• Memphis, TN – 13.0 mi away (1,069,661 pop)
• Horn Lake, MS – 16.3 mi away (27,042 pop)
• Southaven, MS – 18.7 mi away (53,214 pop)
• Bartlett, TN – 22.2 mi away (58,622 pop)
• Olive Branch, MS – 23.9 mi away (36,699 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near West Memphis, AR?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near West Memphis. The closest is University of Memphis in Memphis, TN (15.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Coahoma Community College (65.6 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles near West Memphis?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near West Memphis are: Financial Manager ($143,880), Budget Analyst ($93,450), Financial Analyst ($91,180). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Arkansas statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Memphis instead of West Memphis?

Memphis, TN is 13.0 miles from West Memphis 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 West Memphis an affordable place to study accounting?

West Memphis’s median household income of $41,860 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in West Memphis 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.