Best Online Accounting Programs in Lewes, DE (2026)

Lewes, Delaware has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs. Lewes has a population of about 3,415. Median household income is $92,375 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 65.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Delaware, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $181,580 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Accounting Schools to Lewes

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

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

Accounting Wages Near Lewes

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.

Lewes at a Glance

Other Lewes-Area Cities With Accounting Programs

• Milford, DE – 17.5 mi away (20,683 pop)
• Dover, DE – 33.2 mi away (116,114 pop)
• Salisbury, MD – 36.7 mi away (107,026 pop)
• Millville, NJ – 42.5 mi away (28,059 pop)
• Vineland, NJ – 48.1 mi away (94,943 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Lewes, DE?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Lewes. The closest is Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus in Vineland, NJ (46.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Rowan College of South Jersey-Gloucester Campus (69.2 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles in Delaware?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles in Delaware are: Financial Manager ($181,580), Financial Analyst ($101,800), Accountant and Auditor ($95,020). Wages for Lewes workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Milford instead of Lewes?

Milford, DE is 17.5 miles from Lewes 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 Lewes an affordable place to study accounting?

Lewes’s median household income of $92,375 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lewes while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Delaware 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.