Best Online Accounting Programs in Rocklin, CA (2026)

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

Rocklin, California has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs. Rocklin has a population of about 72,340. Median household income is $120,916 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 48.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $163,090 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Accounting Schools to Rocklin

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

#1

Sierra College

Rocklin, CA 2.5 miles from Rocklin BOC Score54.5
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#2

MTI College

Sacramento, CA 11.3 miles from Rocklin BOC Score63.1
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#3

Folsom Lake College

Folsom, CA 11.9 miles from Rocklin BOC Score57.6
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#4

American River College

Sacramento, CA 12.3 miles from Rocklin BOC Score51.5
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#5

Asher College

Sacramento, CA 17.7 miles from Rocklin BOC Score53.4
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all California schools on the California accounting page.

Accounting Wages Near Rocklin

Rocklin is part of the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area (BLS area code 40900). 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$92,110Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA$86,326
Financial Manager$163,090Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA$152,849
Financial Analyst$103,980Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA$97,451
Budget Analyst$95,620Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA$89,616
Tax Preparer$60,430Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA$56,635
Tax Examiner and Collector$67,610Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA$63,365
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk$56,840Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA$53,271

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.

Rocklin at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population72,340Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$120,916Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+48.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)106.7 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Accounting-related employment in Placer County1,976 workers, 228 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Rocklin, CA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Rocklin. The closest is Sierra College in Rocklin, CA (2.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Asher College (17.7 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Rocklin?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Rocklin are: Financial Manager ($163,090), Financial Analyst ($103,980), Budget Analyst ($95,620). 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 Roseville instead of Rocklin?

Roseville, CA is 4.5 miles from Rocklin 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 Rocklin an affordable place to study accounting?

Rocklin’s median household income of $120,916 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Rocklin 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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