Best Online Accounting Programs in Sebastian, FL (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Sebastian, Florida has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs. Sebastian has a population of about 25,759. Median household income is $68,863 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $145,000 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Accounting Schools to Sebastian

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer accounting programs near Sebastian. Distances are calculated from Sebastian 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 Sebastian. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Indian River State College

Fort Pierce, FL 26.5 miles from Sebastian BOC Score68.7
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#2

Eastern Florida State College

Melbourne, FL 28.9 miles from Sebastian BOC Score63.6
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#3

Osceola Technical College

Kissimmee, FL 64.0 miles from Sebastian BOC Score43.3
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#4

South Florida State College

Avon Park, FL 64.7 miles from Sebastian BOC Score73.8
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#5

Ana G. Mendez University

Orlando, FL 69.5 miles from Sebastian
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Florida schools on the Florida accounting page.

Accounting Wages Near Sebastian

Sebastian is part of the Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL metro area (BLS area code 42680). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Florida statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Accountant and Auditor$78,130Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL$79,481
Financial Manager$145,000Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL$147,508
Financial Analyst$95,490Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL$97,141
Budget Analyst$84,170FL statewide$85,626
Tax Preparer$59,330Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL$60,356
Tax Examiner and Collector$46,760FL statewide$47,569
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk$48,530Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL$49,369

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.

Sebastian at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population25,759Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$68,863Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+29.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)98.3 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Accounting-related employment in Indian River County448 workers, 113 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Sebastian, FL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Sebastian. The closest is Indian River State College in Fort Pierce, FL (26.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Ana G. Mendez University (69.5 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Sebastian?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Sebastian are: Financial Manager ($145,000), Financial Analyst ($95,490), Budget Analyst ($84,170). 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 Palm Bay instead of Sebastian?

Palm Bay, FL is 17.6 miles from Sebastian 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 Sebastian an affordable place to study accounting?

Sebastian’s median household income of $68,863 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Sebastian 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.

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