Georgia Northwestern Technical College
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Online programsYes
Best Online Accounting Programs in Dalton, GA (2026)
Dalton, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $3,252 to $12,295 per year for indexed programs. Dalton has a population of about 34,402. Median household income is $61,236 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Dalton, GA metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $133,000 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Accounting Schools to Dalton
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer accounting programs near Dalton. Distances are calculated from Dalton 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 Dalton. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Chattahoochee Technical College
Published tuition$3,252 - $12,295
Online programsYes
Interactive College of Technology-Gainesville
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Online programs--
Strayer University-Georgia
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Online programsYes
Interactive College of Technology-Chamblee
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Online programs--
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Georgia schools on the Georgia accounting page.
Accounting Wages Near Dalton
Dalton is part of the Dalton, GA metro area (BLS area code 19140). 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 | $77,410 | Dalton, GA | $86,203 |
| Financial Manager | $133,000 | Dalton, GA | $148,107 |
| Financial Analyst | $80,750 | Dalton, GA | $89,922 |
| Budget Analyst | $91,870 | GA statewide | $102,305 |
| Tax Preparer | $49,330 | GA statewide | $54,933 |
| Tax Examiner and Collector | $55,430 | GA statewide | $61,726 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk | $45,600 | Dalton, GA | $50,780 |
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.
Dalton at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 34,402 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $61,236 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 23.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 89.8 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Accounting-related employment in Whitfield County | 255 workers, 41 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Dalton-Area Cities With Accounting Programs
- Calhoun, GA – 19.2 mi away (33,092 pop)
- East Ridge, TN – 21.5 mi away (21,302 pop)
- Chattanooga, TN – 25.9 mi away (403,618 pop)
- Cleveland, TN – 29.1 mi away (71,601 pop)
- Rome, GA – 36.9 mi away (61,019 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited accounting schools are near Dalton, GA?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Dalton. The closest is Georgia Northwestern Technical College in Rome, GA (39.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Interactive College of Technology-Chamblee (71.8 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Dalton?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Dalton are: Financial Manager ($133,000), Budget Analyst ($91,870), Financial Analyst ($80,750). 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 Calhoun instead of Dalton?
Calhoun, GA is 19.2 miles from Dalton 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 Dalton an affordable place to study accounting?
Dalton’s median household income of $61,236 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Dalton 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.