Best Online Accounting Programs in Patterson, CA (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Patterson, California has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs. Patterson has a population of about 24,306. Median household income is $93,542 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 14.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Modesto, CA metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $160,180 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Accounting Schools to Patterson

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

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

Accounting Wages Near Patterson

Patterson is part of the Modesto, CA metro area (BLS area code 33700). 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	$83,560	Modesto, CA	$80,269
Financial Manager	$160,180	Modesto, CA	$153,871
Financial Analyst	$101,740	Modesto, CA	$97,733
Budget Analyst	$102,480	Modesto, CA	$98,444
Tax Preparer	$64,630	Modesto, CA	$62,085
Tax Examiner and Collector	$74,110	CA statewide	$71,191
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk	$55,040	Modesto, CA	$52,872

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.

Patterson at a Glance

Metric	Value	Source
Population	24,306	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income	$93,542	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+	14.2%	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)	104.1 (above U.S. average)	BEA RPP 2024
Accounting-related employment in Stanislaus County	1,413 workers, 194 establishments	BLS QCEW 2024 annual

Other Patterson-Area Cities With Accounting Programs

Ceres, CA – 13.0 mi away (48,278 pop)
Modesto, CA – 13.7 mi away (377,755 pop)
Turlock, CA – 15.8 mi away (106,100 pop)
Riverbank, CA – 20.8 mi away (24,389 pop)
Manteca, CA – 22.6 mi away (95,797 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Patterson, CA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Patterson. The closest is Modesto Junior College in Modesto, CA (14.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Merced College (38.0 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Patterson?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Patterson are: Financial Manager ($160,180), Budget Analyst ($102,480), Financial Analyst ($101,740). 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 Ceres instead of Patterson?

Ceres, CA is 13.0 miles from Patterson 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 Patterson an affordable place to study accounting?

Patterson’s median household income of $93,542 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Patterson 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.

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