Best Online Accounting Programs in Madera, CA (2026)

Madera, California has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $1,334 to $11,413 per year for indexed programs. Madera has a population of about 67,133. Median household income is $63,619 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 10.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Fresno, CA metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $137,650 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Accounting Schools to Madera

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

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

Accounting Wages Near Madera

Madera is part of the Fresno, CA metro area (BLS area code 23420). 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.

Madera at a Glance

Other Madera-Area Cities With Accounting Programs

• Fresno, CA – 20.2 mi away (690,895 pop)
• Clovis, CA – 23.8 mi away (106,583 pop)
• Merced, CA – 32.2 mi away (143,272 pop)
• Sanger, CA – 34.2 mi away (27,413 pop)
• Selma, CA – 37.2 mi away (44,292 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Madera, CA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Madera. The closest is Madera Community College in Madera, CA (5.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Reedley College (42.2 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Madera?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Madera are: Financial Manager ($137,650), Financial Analyst ($92,950), Accountant and Auditor ($78,690). 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 Fresno instead of Madera?

Fresno, CA is 20.2 miles from Madera 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 Madera an affordable place to study accounting?

Madera’s median household income of $63,619 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Madera 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.