Best Online Accounting Programs in Evans, CO (2026)

Evans, Colorado has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $2,090 to $16,210 per year for indexed programs. Evans has a population of about 22,265. Median household income is $72,926 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Greeley, CO metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $172,530 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Accounting Schools to Evans

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

#1

Aims Community College

Greeley, CO 3.6 miles from Evans BOC Score52.8
Published tuition$2,090 - $14,478
Online programsYes

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#2

Emily Griffith Technical College

Denver, CO 44.8 miles from Evans BOC Score75.0
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#3

Community College of Aurora

Aurora, CO 44.8 miles from Evans BOC Score47.0
Published tuition$4,030 - $16,210
Online programsYes

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#4

Community College of Denver

Denver, CO 45.3 miles from Evans BOC Score37.0
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#5

Red Rocks Community College

Lakewood, CO 50.2 miles from Evans BOC Score54.2
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Colorado schools on the Colorado accounting page.


Accounting Wages Near Evans

Evans is part of the Greeley, CO metro area (BLS area code 24540). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Colorado statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Accountant and Auditor$87,240Greeley, CO$87,066
Financial Manager$172,530Greeley, CO$172,186
Financial Analyst$105,070Greeley, CO$104,860
Budget Analyst$103,720Greeley, CO$103,513
Tax Preparer$61,420Greeley, CO$61,297
Tax Examiner and Collector$69,740CO statewide$69,601
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk$50,680Greeley, CO$50,579

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.


Evans at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population22,265Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$72,926Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+20.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)100.2 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Accounting-related employment in Weld County454 workers, 167 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Evans, CO?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Evans. The closest is Aims Community College in Greeley, CO (3.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Red Rocks Community College (50.2 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Evans?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Evans are: Financial Manager ($172,530), Financial Analyst ($105,070), Budget Analyst ($103,720). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Colorado statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Greeley instead of Evans?

Greeley, CO is 3.7 miles from Evans 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 Evans an affordable place to study accounting?

Evans’s median household income of $72,926 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Evans while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Colorado 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.