Best Online Accounting Programs in Winder, GA (2026)

Winder, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $3,172 to $13,425 per year for indexed programs. Winder has a population of about 18,847. Median household income is $59,944 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.8% 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 Winder

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer accounting programs near Winder, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Winder 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 Winder. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Gwinnett Technical College

Lawrenceville, GA 19.9 miles from Winder BOC Score 55.0
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 34%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,025
Avg net price $6,696/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 84

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Interactive College of Technology-Gainesville

Gainesville, GA 21.5 miles from Winder BOC Score 32.4
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $27,065
Avg net price $16,796/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 5

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Athens Technical College

Athens, GA 21.9 miles from Winder BOC Score 54.3
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,951
Avg net price $6,949/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 87

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Lanier Technical College

Gainesville, GA 23.6 miles from Winder BOC Score 51.3
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,623
Avg net price $7,799/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 108

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Georgia Piedmont Technical College

Clarkston, GA 32.4 miles from Winder BOC Score 44.5
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,619
Avg net price $13,761/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 110

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Strayer University-Georgia

Chamblee, GA 33.8 miles from Winder BOC Score 26.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 16%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,092
Avg net price $18,318/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 44%
  • Programs offered: 18

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Interactive College of Technology-Chamblee

Chamblee, GA 34.2 miles from Winder BOC Score 38.5
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 44%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $27,065
Avg net price $15,506/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 12

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Herzing University-Atlanta

Atlanta, GA 41.6 miles from Winder BOC Score 23.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,909
Avg net price $21,679/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 36%
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Accounting Wages Near Winder

Winder 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Accountant and Auditor$85,820Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$85,734
Financial Manager$171,240Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$171,069
Financial Analyst$100,830Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$100,729
Budget Analyst$99,880Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$99,780
Tax Preparer$50,070Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$50,020
Tax Examiner and Collector$56,350Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$56,294
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk$51,170Atlanta-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.


Winder at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population18,847Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$59,944Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+20.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)100.1 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Accounting-related employment in Barrow County38 workers, 18 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Winder, GA?

Accredited schools offering accounting programs near Winder are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Winder?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Winder 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 Lawrenceville instead of Winder?

Lawrenceville, GA is 15.8 miles from Winder 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 Winder an affordable place to study accounting?

Winder’s median household income of $59,944 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Winder 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 Winder

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Winder:

Data verified: July 23, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.