Best Online Accounting Programs in Upland, CA (2026)

Upland, California has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $1,420 to $12,427 per year for indexed programs. Upland has a population of about 78,940. Median household income is $101,407 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 35.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $160,230 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Accounting Schools to Upland

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

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

Accounting Wages Near Upland

Upland is part of the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area (BLS area code 40140). 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.

Upland at a Glance

Other Upland-Area Cities With Accounting Programs

• Claremont, CA – 3.2 mi away (36,059 pop)
• Montclair, CA – 3.9 mi away (38,944 pop)
• Rancho Cucamonga, CA – 5.4 mi away (176,534 pop)
• Ontario, CA – 6.2 mi away (173,212 pop)
• La Verne, CA – 6.3 mi away (32,389 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Upland, CA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Upland. The closest is Chaffey College in Rancho Cucamonga, CA (5.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Riverside City College (19.1 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Upland?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Upland are: Financial Manager ($160,230), Financial Analyst ($101,150), Tax Examiner and Collector ($91,940). 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 Claremont instead of Upland?

Claremont, CA is 3.2 miles from Upland 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 Upland an affordable place to study accounting?

Upland’s median household income of $101,407 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Upland 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.