Best Online Accounting Programs in Colton, CA (2026)

Colton, California has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $1,420 to $12,427 per year for indexed programs. Colton has a population of about 53,798. Median household income is $69,581 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $160,230 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Accounting Schools to Colton

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

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

Accounting Wages Near Colton

Colton is part of the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area (BLS area code 40140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to California 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.

Colton at a Glance

Other Colton-Area Cities With Accounting Programs

• Loma Linda, CA – 4.3 mi away (24,129 pop)
• Rialto, CA – 5.4 mi away (103,314 pop)
• San Bernardino, CA – 6.3 mi away (216,239 pop)
• Fontana, CA – 8.2 mi away (209,665 pop)
• Redlands, CA – 8.8 mi away (71,288 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Colton, CA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Colton. The closest is San Bernardino Valley College in San Bernardino, CA (2.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Chaffey College (15.5 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Colton?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Colton are: Financial Manager ($160,230), Financial Analyst ($101,150), Tax Examiner and Collector ($91,940). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with California statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Loma Linda instead of Colton?

Loma Linda, CA is 4.3 miles from Colton 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 Colton an affordable place to study accounting?

Colton’s median household income of $69,581 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Colton while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and California 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.