Best Online Accounting Programs in Oxnard, CA (2026)

Oxnard, California has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs. Oxnard has a population of about 201,014. Median household income is $93,372 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 19.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $169,900 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Accounting Schools to Oxnard

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

#1

Oxnard College

Oxnard, CA 2.6 miles from Oxnard BOC Score54.5
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#2

Ventura Adult and Continuing Education

Ventura, CA 4.7 miles from Oxnard BOC Score77.6
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Ventura College

Ventura, CA 6.3 miles from Oxnard BOC Score61.1
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#4

Moorpark College

Moorpark, CA 21.0 miles from Oxnard BOC Score65.3
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Santa Barbara City College

Santa Barbara, CA 32.8 miles from Oxnard BOC Score56.7
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all California schools on the California accounting page.


Accounting Wages Near Oxnard

Oxnard is part of the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA metro area (BLS area code 37100). 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$90,340Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA$81,756
Financial Manager$169,900Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA$153,756
Financial Analyst$105,030Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA$95,050
Budget Analyst$96,260Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA$87,113
Tax Preparer$62,050Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA$56,154
Tax Examiner and Collector$97,680Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA$88,398
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk$57,670Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA$52,190

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.


Oxnard at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population201,014Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$93,372Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+19.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)110.5 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Accounting-related employment in Ventura County1,472 workers, 480 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Oxnard, CA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Oxnard. The closest is Oxnard College in Oxnard, CA (2.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Santa Barbara City College (32.8 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Oxnard?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Oxnard are: Financial Manager ($169,900), Financial Analyst ($105,030), 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 Port Hueneme instead of Oxnard?

Port Hueneme, CA is 2.7 miles from Oxnard 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 Oxnard an affordable place to study accounting?

Oxnard’s median household income of $93,372 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Oxnard 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.