Best Online Accounting Programs in Caldwell, ID (2026)

Caldwell, Idaho has 2 accredited schools offering accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $6,210 to $13,643 per year for indexed programs. Caldwell has a population of about 63,465. Median household income is $66,663 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 17.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Boise City, ID metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $131,130 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Accounting Schools to Caldwell

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

#1

College of Western Idaho

Nampa, ID 7.9 miles from Caldwell BOC Score 50.7
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 28%
Avg net price $8,500/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 53

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

College of Southern Idaho

Twin Falls, ID 132.5 miles from Caldwell BOC Score 68.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,916
Avg net price $6,095/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 70

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Lewis-Clark State College

Lewiston, ID 192.0 miles from Caldwell BOC Score 42.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,001
Avg net price $15,635/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 68

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Idaho State University

Pocatello, ID 219.4 miles from Caldwell BOC Score 52.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,608
Avg net price $12,193/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 106

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

College of Eastern Idaho

Idaho Falls, ID 234.4 miles from Caldwell BOC Score 66.6
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,057
Avg net price $8,778/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Brigham Young University-Idaho

Rexburg, ID 243.8 miles from Caldwell BOC Score 65.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,406
Avg net price $8,221/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 66

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

North Idaho College

Coeur d'Alene, ID 278.5 miles from Caldwell BOC Score 46.4
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,081
Avg net price $10,575/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 87

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Accounting Wages Near Caldwell

Caldwell is part of the Boise City, ID metro area (BLS area code 14260). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Idaho statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Accountant and Auditor$76,700Boise City, ID$77,947
Financial Manager$131,130Boise City, ID$133,262
Financial Analyst$102,200Boise City, ID$103,862
Budget Analyst$83,780Boise City, ID$85,142
Tax Preparer$46,000Boise City, ID$46,748
Tax Examiner and Collector$62,460Boise City, ID$63,476
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk$49,700Boise City, ID$50,508

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.


Caldwell at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population63,465Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$66,663Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+17.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)98.4 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Accounting-related employment in Canyon County619 workers, 150 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Caldwell, ID?

Accredited schools offering accounting programs near Caldwell 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 Caldwell?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Caldwell are: Financial Manager ($131,130), Financial Analyst ($102,200), Budget Analyst ($83,780). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Idaho statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Nampa instead of Caldwell?

Nampa, ID is 6.4 miles from Caldwell 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 Caldwell an affordable place to study accounting?

Caldwell’s median household income of $66,663 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Caldwell while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Idaho 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 Caldwell

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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.