Best Accounting Schools Near Paradise, CA (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Paradise, California has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs. Paradise has a population of about 211. Median household income is $106,250 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 54.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Chico, CA metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $130,600 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Accounting Schools to Paradise

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer accounting programs near Paradise, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Paradise 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 Paradise. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

William Jessup University

Rocklin, CA 66.8 miles from Paradise
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,257
Avg net price $28,062/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 25

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Shasta College

Redding, CA 70.9 miles from Paradise
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
60.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 24%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,269
Avg net price $2,878/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 68

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Solano Community College

Fairfield, CA 108.6 miles from Paradise
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
61.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,170
Avg net price $4,669/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 62

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Humphreys University-Stockton and Modesto Campuses

Stockton, CA 121.5 miles from Paradise
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
58.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,248
Avg net price $5,524/yr
Tuition
In‑state$13,500
Out‑of‑state$13,500
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 14

Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

University of the Pacific

Stockton, CA 123.6 miles from Paradise
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
75.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 75%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,445
Avg net price $25,447/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 82

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Saint Mary's College of California

Moraga, CA 135.1 miles from Paradise
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,812
Avg net price $30,378/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 67

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Golden Gate University

San Francisco, CA 142.4 miles from Paradise
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
62.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $87,434
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 27

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of San Francisco

San Francisco, CA 144.1 miles from Paradise
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
70.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $89,812
Avg net price $41,431/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 81

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Accounting Wages Near Paradise

Paradise is part of the Chico, CA metro area (BLS area code 17020). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to California statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Accountant and Auditor $77,680 Chico, CA $76,759
Financial Manager $130,600 Chico, CA $129,051
Financial Analyst $91,100 Chico, CA $90,020
Budget Analyst $99,520 CA statewide $98,340
Tax Preparer $41,600 Chico, CA $41,107
Tax Examiner and Collector $74,110 CA statewide $73,231
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk $50,710 Chico, CA $50,109

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.

Paradise at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 211 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $106,250 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 54.0% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 101.2 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Accounting-related employment in Butte County 280 workers, 82 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Paradise, CA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Paradise. The closest is Butte College in Oroville, CA (7.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Shasta College (70.9 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Paradise?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Paradise are: Financial Manager ($130,600), Budget Analyst ($99,520), Financial Analyst ($91,100). 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 Chico instead of Paradise?

Chico, CA is 11.1 miles from Paradise 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 Paradise an affordable place to study accounting?

Paradise’s median household income of $106,250 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Paradise 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 Paradise

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

Data verified: September 6, 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.

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