Florida Gateway College
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Online programsYes
Best Online Accounting Programs in Lake City, FL (2026)
Lake City, Florida has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $2,563 to $14,353 per year for indexed programs. Lake City has a population of about 12,404. Median household income is $51,175 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Florida, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $153,280 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Accounting Schools to Lake City
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer accounting programs near Lake City. Distances are calculated from Lake City 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 Lake City. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Santa Fe College
Published tuition$2,563 - $14,353
Online programsYes
North Florida College
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Online programsYes
Florida State College at Jacksonville
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Online programsYes
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
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Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Florida schools on the Florida accounting page.
Accounting Wages Near Lake City
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Florida, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Accountant and Auditor | $79,250 |
| Financial Manager | $153,280 |
| Financial Analyst | $94,490 |
| Budget Analyst | $84,170 |
| Tax Preparer | $49,020 |
| Tax Examiner and Collector | $46,760 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk | $49,330 |
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.
Lake City at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,404 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $51,175 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 25.4% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Accounting-related employment in Columbia County | 103 workers, 36 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Lake City-Area Cities With Accounting Programs
- Gainesville, FL – 39.5 mi away (198,702 pop)
- Jacksonville, FL – 58.8 mi away (1,141,459 pop)
- Valdosta, GA – 59.2 mi away (79,844 pop)
- Palatka, FL – 69.8 mi away (23,740 pop)
- Waycross, GA – 72.7 mi away (24,741 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited accounting schools are near Lake City, FL?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Lake City. The closest is Florida Gateway College in Lake City, FL (3.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Wiregrass Georgia Technical College (64.2 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying accounting roles in Florida?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles in Florida are: Financial Manager ($153,280), Financial Analyst ($94,490), Budget Analyst ($84,170). Wages for Lake City workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Gainesville instead of Lake City?
Gainesville, FL is 39.5 miles from Lake City 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 Lake City an affordable place to study accounting?
Lake City’s median household income of $51,175 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lake City 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.