Herzing University-Atlanta
Published tuition$13,420 - $27,195
Online programsYes
Best Online Accounting Programs in Atlanta, GA (2026)
Atlanta, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $13,420 to $27,195 per year for indexed programs. Atlanta has a population of about 499,287. Median household income is $81,938 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 58.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $171,240 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Accounting Schools to Atlanta
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer accounting programs near Atlanta. Distances are calculated from Atlanta 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 Atlanta. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Atlanta Technical College
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Online programsYes
Georgia Piedmont Technical College
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Online programsYes
Interactive College of Technology-Chamblee
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Online programs--
Strayer University-Georgia
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Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Georgia schools on the Georgia accounting page.
Accounting Wages Near Atlanta
Atlanta is part of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area (BLS area code 12060). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Georgia statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accountant and Auditor | $85,820 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $85,734 |
| Financial Manager | $171,240 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $171,069 |
| Financial Analyst | $100,830 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $100,729 |
| Budget Analyst | $99,880 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $99,780 |
| Tax Preparer | $50,070 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $50,020 |
| Tax Examiner and Collector | $56,350 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $56,294 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk | $51,170 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $51,119 |
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.
Atlanta at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 499,287 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $81,938 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 58.4% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 100.1 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Accounting-related employment in Fulton County | 15,781 workers, 1,273 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Atlanta-Area Cities With Accounting Programs
- East Point, GA – 7.0 mi away (35,471 pop)
- Decatur, GA – 7.3 mi away (22,813 pop)
- Smyrna, GA – 8.8 mi away (56,664 pop)
- Brookhaven, GA – 9.4 mi away (52,444 pop)
- Chamblee, GA – 10.9 mi away (28,306 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited accounting schools are near Atlanta, GA?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Atlanta. The closest is Herzing University-Atlanta in Atlanta, GA (2.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Strayer University-Georgia (11.4 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Atlanta?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Atlanta are: Financial Manager ($171,240), Financial Analyst ($100,830), Budget Analyst ($99,880). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Georgia statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in East Point instead of Atlanta?
East Point, GA is 7.0 miles from Atlanta 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 Atlanta an affordable place to study accounting?
Atlanta’s median household income of $81,938 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Atlanta while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Georgia 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.