Best Online Accounting Programs in Longmont, CO (2026)

Longmont, Colorado has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $2,090 to $16,210 per year for indexed programs. Longmont has a population of about 98,958. Median household income is $89,724 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 46.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Boulder, CO metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $192,970 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Accounting Schools to Longmont

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

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

Accounting Wages Near Longmont

Longmont is part of the Boulder, CO metro area (BLS area code 14500). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Colorado 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.

Longmont at a Glance

Other Longmont-Area Cities With Accounting Programs

• Firestone, CO – 8.1 mi away (27,332 pop)
• Erie, CO – 9.5 mi away (22,803 pop)
• Lafayette, CO – 12.1 mi away (91,767 pop)
• Boulder, CO – 12.7 mi away (127,190 pop)
• Louisville, CO – 13.9 mi away (20,801 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Longmont, CO?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Longmont. The closest is Aims Community College in Greeley, CO (23.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Community College of Aurora (34.9 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Longmont?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Longmont are: Financial Manager ($192,970), Financial Analyst ($108,080), Budget Analyst ($102,760). 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 Firestone instead of Longmont?

Firestone, CO is 8.1 miles from Longmont 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 Longmont an affordable place to study accounting?

Longmont’s median household income of $89,724 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Longmont 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.