Best Online Accounting Programs in Grand Junction, CO (2026)

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

Grand Junction, Colorado has 1 accredited school offering accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $2,700 to $13,717 per year for indexed programs. Grand Junction has a population of about 67,027. Median household income is $66,676 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 36.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Grand Junction, CO metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $148,770 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Accounting Schools to Grand Junction

The 1 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 1 schools in our directory that offer accounting programs near Grand Junction. Distances are calculated from Grand Junction 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 Grand Junction. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Colorado Mountain College

Glenwood Springs, CO 73.6 miles from Grand Junction BOC Score52.3
Published tuition$2,700 - $13,717
Online programsYes

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

Accounting Wages Near Grand Junction

Grand Junction is part of the Grand Junction, CO metro area (BLS area code 24300). 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$76,870Grand Junction, CO$80,492
Financial Manager$148,770Grand Junction, CO$155,780
Financial Analyst$103,850CO statewide$108,743
Budget Analyst$97,100CO statewide$101,675
Tax Preparer$55,640Grand Junction, CO$58,262
Tax Examiner and Collector$69,740CO statewide$73,026
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk$47,800Grand Junction, CO$50,052

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.

Grand Junction at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population67,027Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$66,676Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+36.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)95.5 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Accounting-related employment in Mesa County450 workers, 133 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Grand Junction, CO?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Grand Junction. The closest is Colorado Mountain College in Glenwood Springs, CO (73.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Colorado Mountain College (73.6 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Grand Junction?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Grand Junction are: Financial Manager ($148,770), Financial Analyst ($103,850), Budget Analyst ($97,100). 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 Montrose instead of Grand Junction?

Montrose, CO is 57.3 miles from Grand Junction 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 Grand Junction an affordable place to study accounting?

Grand Junction’s median household income of $66,676 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Grand Junction 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.

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