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Best Online Accounting Programs in Fort Lauderdale, FL (2026)
Fort Lauderdale, Florida has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs. Fort Lauderdale has a population of about 183,032. Median household income is $79,935 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 39.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $164,230 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Accounting Schools to Fort Lauderdale
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer accounting programs near Fort Lauderdale. Distances are calculated from Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
William T McFatter Technical College
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Atlantic Technical College
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Sheridan Technical College
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Florida National University-Main Campus
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Florida schools on the Florida accounting page.
Accounting Wages Near Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale is part of the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area (BLS area code 33100). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Florida statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accountant and Auditor | $80,920 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $70,858 |
| Financial Manager | $164,230 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $143,809 |
| Financial Analyst | $105,160 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $92,084 |
| Budget Analyst | $86,610 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $75,841 |
| Tax Preparer | $48,310 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $42,303 |
| Tax Examiner and Collector | $69,160 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $60,560 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk | $50,300 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $44,046 |
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.
Fort Lauderdale at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 183,032 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $79,935 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 39.8% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 114.2 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Accounting-related employment in Broward County | 8,387 workers, 2,037 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Fort Lauderdale-Area Cities With Accounting Programs
- Oakland Park, FL – 2.6 mi away (44,326 pop)
- Lauderdale Lakes, FL – 3.9 mi away (34,790 pop)
- Lauderhill, FL – 5.0 mi away (71,626 pop)
- Dania Beach, FL – 5.8 mi away (31,422 pop)
- North Lauderdale, FL – 6.7 mi away (43,699 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited accounting schools are near Fort Lauderdale, FL?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Fort Lauderdale. The closest is Broward College in Fort Lauderdale, FL (1.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Florida National University-Main Campus (23.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Fort Lauderdale?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Fort Lauderdale are: Financial Manager ($164,230), Financial Analyst ($105,160), Budget Analyst ($86,610). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Florida statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Oakland Park instead of Fort Lauderdale?
Oakland Park, FL is 2.6 miles from Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale an affordable place to study accounting?
Fort Lauderdale’s median household income of $79,935 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Fort Lauderdale while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Florida 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.