Best Online Accounting Programs in Delano, CA (2026)

Delano, California has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $1,334 to $12,522 per year for indexed programs. Delano has a population of about 50,835. Median household income is $61,817 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 8.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Bakersfield-Delano, CA metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $153,030 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Accounting Schools to Delano

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

#1

Porterville College

Porterville, CA 23.9 miles from Delano BOC Score44.8
Published tuition$1,409 - $12,522
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#2

Bakersfield College

Bakersfield, CA 29.7 miles from Delano BOC Score24.0
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#3

College of the Sequoias

Visalia, CA 38.6 miles from Delano BOC Score47.3
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#4

Lemoore College

Lemoore, CA 48.0 miles from Delano BOC Score45.0
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#5

Reedley College

Reedley, CA 59.2 miles from Delano BOC Score41.6
Published tuition$1,334 - $11,413
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all California schools on the California accounting page.


Accounting Wages Near Delano

Delano is part of the Bakersfield-Delano, CA metro area (BLS area code 12540). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to California statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Accountant and Auditor$79,620Bakersfield-Delano, CA$78,910
Financial Manager$153,030Bakersfield-Delano, CA$151,665
Financial Analyst$101,230Bakersfield-Delano, CA$100,327
Budget Analyst$86,200Bakersfield-Delano, CA$85,431
Tax Preparer$59,490Bakersfield-Delano, CA$58,959
Tax Examiner and Collector$93,840Bakersfield-Delano, CA$93,003
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk$53,170Bakersfield-Delano, CA$52,696

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.


Delano at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population50,835Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$61,817Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+8.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)100.9 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Accounting-related employment in Kern County1,870 workers, 260 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Delano, CA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Delano. The closest is Porterville College in Porterville, CA (23.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Reedley College (59.2 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Delano?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Delano are: Financial Manager ($153,030), Financial Analyst ($101,230), Tax Examiner and Collector ($93,840). 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 Wasco instead of Delano?

Wasco, CA is 13.3 miles from Delano 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 Delano an affordable place to study accounting?

Delano’s median household income of $61,817 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Delano 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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Other Programs Available in Delano

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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.