Best Online Accounting Programs in Pueblo, CO (2026)

Pueblo, Colorado has 4 accredited schools offering accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $4,308 to $16,542 per year for indexed programs. Pueblo has a population of about 111,514. Median household income is $55,305 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Pueblo, CO metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $161,570 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Accounting Schools to Pueblo

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer accounting programs near Pueblo, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Pueblo 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 Pueblo. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Pueblo Community College

Pueblo, CO 1.4 miles from Pueblo BOC Score 51.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 31%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,434
Avg net price $12,045/yr
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  • Programs offered: 65

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Accounting Wages Near Pueblo

Pueblo is part of the Pueblo, CO metro area (BLS area code 39380). 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$78,340Pueblo, CO$85,338
Financial Manager$161,570Pueblo, CO$176,002
Financial Analyst$103,850CO statewide$113,126
Budget Analyst$97,100CO statewide$105,773
Tax Preparer$62,620CO statewide$68,214
Tax Examiner and Collector$69,740CO statewide$75,969
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk$48,820Pueblo, CO$53,181

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.


Pueblo at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population111,514Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$55,305Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+22.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)91.8 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Accounting-related employment in Pueblo County208 workers, 68 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Pueblo, CO?

Accredited schools offering accounting programs near Pueblo are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Pueblo?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Pueblo are: Financial Manager ($161,570), 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 Fountain instead of Pueblo?

Fountain, CO is 28.9 miles from Pueblo 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 Pueblo an affordable place to study accounting?

Pueblo’s median household income of $55,305 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Pueblo 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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Other Programs Available in Pueblo

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Data verified: July 23, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.