Best Online Accounting Programs in Hollister, CA (2026)

Hollister, California has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $1,404 to $12,050 per year for indexed programs. Hollister has a population of about 43,003. Median household income is $101,979 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 17.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $225,280 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Accounting Schools to Hollister

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

#1

Gavilan College

Gilroy, CA 12.3 miles from Hollister BOC Score46.5
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#2

Central Coast College

Salinas, CA 17.7 miles from Hollister BOC Score56.8
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#3

Hartnell College

Salinas, CA 19.6 miles from Hollister BOC Score59.4
Published tuition$1,404 - $12,050
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#4

Cabrillo College

Aptos, CA 30.5 miles from Hollister BOC Score51.4
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#5

Monterey Peninsula College

Monterey, CA 32.4 miles from Hollister BOC Score34.5
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all California schools on the California accounting page.


Accounting Wages Near Hollister

Hollister is part of the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area (BLS area code 41940). 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$121,700San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA$110,236
Financial Manager$225,280San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA$204,058
Financial Analyst$144,910San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA$131,259
Budget Analyst$131,730San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA$119,321
Tax Preparer$81,180San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA$73,533
Tax Examiner and Collector$99,300San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA$89,946
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk$66,130San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA$59,900

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.


Hollister at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population43,003Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$101,979Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+17.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)110.4 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Accounting-related employment in San Benito County58 workers, 24 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Hollister, CA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Hollister. The closest is Gavilan College in Gilroy, CA (12.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Monterey Peninsula College (32.4 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Hollister?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Hollister are: Financial Manager ($225,280), Financial Analyst ($144,910), Budget Analyst ($131,730). 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 Gilroy instead of Hollister?

Gilroy, CA is 14.5 miles from Hollister 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 Hollister an affordable place to study accounting?

Hollister’s median household income of $101,979 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Hollister 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.