Best Accounting Schools Near Brunswick, GA (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Brunswick, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs. Brunswick has a population of about 15,248. Median household income is $34,021 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Brunswick-St. Simons, GA metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $134,230 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Accounting Schools to Brunswick

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer accounting programs near Brunswick, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Brunswick city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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 Brunswick. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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College of Coastal Georgia

Brunswick, GA 2.7 miles from Brunswick
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
39.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,318
Avg net price $15,261/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 56%
  • Programs offered: 21

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Accounting Wages Near Brunswick

Brunswick is part of the Brunswick-St. Simons, GA metro area (BLS area code 15260). 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 $75,060 Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $85,587
Financial Manager $134,230 Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $153,056
Financial Analyst $99,420 GA statewide $113,364
Budget Analyst $91,870 GA statewide $104,755
Tax Preparer $49,330 GA statewide $56,249
Tax Examiner and Collector $55,430 GA statewide $63,204
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk $45,240 Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $51,585

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.

Brunswick at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 15,248 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $34,021 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 18.8% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 87.7 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Accounting-related employment in Glynn County 156 workers, 49 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Brunswick, GA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Brunswick. The closest is College of Coastal Georgia in Brunswick, GA (2.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of North Florida (60.4 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Brunswick?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Brunswick are: Financial Manager ($134,230), Financial Analyst ($99,420), Budget Analyst ($91,870). 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 Saint Marys instead of Brunswick?

Saint Marys, GA is 27.5 miles from Brunswick 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 Brunswick an affordable place to study accounting?

Brunswick’s median household income of $34,021 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Brunswick 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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Other Programs Available in Brunswick

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Data verified: September 6, 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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