Best Online Accounting Programs in La Mirada, CA (2026)

La Mirada, California has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $1,388 to $19,308 per year for indexed programs. La Mirada has a population of about 46,945. Median household income is $110,177 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 39.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $175,310 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Accounting Schools to La Mirada

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer accounting programs near La Mirada, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from La Mirada city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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 La Mirada. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Cypress College

Cypress, CA 5.2 miles from La Mirada BOC Score 49.5
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,533
Avg net price $4,606/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 63

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Rio Hondo College

Whittier, CA 8.2 miles from La Mirada BOC Score 59.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,950
Avg net price $14,379/yr
Tuition
In‑state$1,388
Out‑of‑state$9,884
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 63

Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Santa Ana College

Santa Ana, CA 12.2 miles from La Mirada BOC Score 65.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 31%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,552
Avg net price $3,133/yr
Tuition
In‑state$1,180
Out‑of‑state$10,756
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 70

Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

West Los Angeles College

Culver City, CA 22.7 miles from La Mirada BOC Score 59.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 18%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,537
Avg net price $9,634/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Santa Monica College

Santa Monica, CA 27.7 miles from La Mirada BOC Score 63.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,193
Avg net price $2,779/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 46

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Los Angeles Valley College

Valley Glen, CA 30.3 miles from La Mirada BOC Score 42.2
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 22%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,678
Avg net price $12,152/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Los Angeles Mission College

Sylmar, CA 36.9 miles from La Mirada BOC Score 38.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 23%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,834
Avg net price $13,380/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Crafton Hills College

Yucaipa, CA 53.1 miles from La Mirada BOC Score 54.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 31%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,553
Avg net price $11,331/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 23

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Accounting Wages Near La Mirada

La Mirada is part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area (BLS area code 31080). 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$94,360Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$83,063
Financial Manager$175,310Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$154,322
Financial Analyst$102,260Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$90,018
Budget Analyst$96,870Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$85,273
Tax Preparer$65,120Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$57,324
Tax Examiner and Collector$97,680Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$85,986
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk$58,590Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$51,576

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.


La Mirada at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population46,945Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$110,177Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+39.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)113.6 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Accounting-related employment in Los Angeles County44,907 workers, 5,865 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near La Mirada, CA?

Accredited schools offering accounting programs near La Mirada are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles near La Mirada?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near La Mirada are: Financial Manager ($175,310), Financial Analyst ($102,260), Tax Examiner and Collector ($97,680). 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 Buena Park instead of La Mirada?

Buena Park, CA is 3.1 miles from La Mirada 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 La Mirada an affordable place to study accounting?

La Mirada’s median household income of $110,177 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in La Mirada 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 La Mirada

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for La Mirada:

Data verified: July 23, 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.