Best Online Accounting Programs in Windsor, CA (2026)

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

Windsor, California has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs. Windsor has a population of about 26,179. Median household income is $129,004 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $164,140 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Accounting Schools to Windsor

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

#1

Santa Rosa Junior College

Santa Rosa, CA 7.6 miles from Windsor BOC Score60.0
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#2

Napa Valley College

Napa, CA 34.2 miles from Windsor BOC Score56.1
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#3

College of Marin

Kentfield, CA 42.8 miles from Windsor BOC Score45.7
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#4

Solano Community College

Fairfield, CA 42.8 miles from Windsor BOC Score61.5
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#5

Contra Costa College

San Pablo, CA 47.1 miles from Windsor BOC Score38.9
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all California schools on the California accounting page.

Accounting Wages Near Windsor

Windsor is part of the Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA metro area (BLS area code 42220). 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$94,690Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA$87,839
Financial Manager$164,140Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA$152,263
Financial Analyst$109,780Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA$101,837
Budget Analyst$99,520CA statewide$92,319
Tax Preparer$65,930Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA$61,160
Tax Examiner and Collector$98,590Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA$91,456
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk$61,140Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA$56,716

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.

Windsor at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population26,179Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$129,004Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+34.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)107.8 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Accounting-related employment in Sonoma County1,016 workers, 265 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Windsor, CA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Windsor. The closest is Santa Rosa Junior College in Santa Rosa, CA (7.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Contra Costa College (47.1 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Windsor?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Windsor are: Financial Manager ($164,140), Financial Analyst ($109,780), Budget Analyst ($99,520). 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 Santa Rosa instead of Windsor?

Santa Rosa, CA is 8.6 miles from Windsor 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 Windsor an affordable place to study accounting?

Windsor’s median household income of $129,004 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Windsor 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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