Best Accounting Schools Near Vacaville, CA (2026)

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

Vacaville, California has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs. Vacaville has a population of about 102,085. Median household income is $108,580 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Vallejo, CA metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $157,530 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Accounting Schools to Vacaville

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer accounting programs near Vacaville, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Vacaville 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 Vacaville. 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

Solano Community College

Fairfield, CA 11.9 miles from Vacaville
  • 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

#2

Saint Mary's College of California

Moraga, CA 36.6 miles from Vacaville
  • 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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#3

Humphreys University-Stockton and Modesto Campuses

Stockton, CA 42.8 miles from Vacaville
  • 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

#4

University of the Pacific

Stockton, CA 44.2 miles from Vacaville
  • 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

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#5

Golden Gate University

San Francisco, CA 45.8 miles from Vacaville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
62.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $87,434
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 27

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of San Francisco

San Francisco, CA 48.0 miles from Vacaville
  • 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
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 81

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

William Jessup University

Rocklin, CA 48.4 miles from Vacaville
  • 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

#8

California State University-East Bay

Hayward, CA 48.7 miles from Vacaville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
79.2 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 97%
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $71,401
Avg net price $9,320/yr
Tuition
In‑state$7,583
Out‑of‑state$20,183
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 59

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

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Accounting Wages Near Vacaville

Vacaville is part of the Vallejo, CA metro area (BLS area code 46700). 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 $95,800 Vallejo, CA $88,295
Financial Manager $157,530 Vallejo, CA $145,189
Financial Analyst $106,720 Vallejo, CA $98,359
Budget Analyst $98,590 Vallejo, CA $90,866
Tax Preparer $61,930 Vallejo, CA $57,078
Tax Examiner and Collector $110,780 Vallejo, CA $102,101
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk $61,180 Vallejo, CA $56,387

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.

Vacaville at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 102,085 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $108,580 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 27.6% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 108.5 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Accounting-related employment in Solano County 332 workers, 122 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Vacaville, CA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Vacaville. The closest is Solano Community College in Fairfield, CA (11.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Diablo Valley College (27.6 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Vacaville?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Vacaville are: Financial Manager ($157,530), Tax Examiner and Collector ($110,780), Financial Analyst ($106,720). 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 Fairfield instead of Vacaville?

Fairfield, CA is 7.7 miles from Vacaville 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 Vacaville an affordable place to study accounting?

Vacaville’s median household income of $108,580 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Vacaville 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 Vacaville

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

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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