Best Online Accounting Programs in Batavia, IL (2026)

Batavia, Illinois has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $3,432 to $14,880 per year for indexed programs. Batavia has a population of about 26,730. Median household income is $119,167 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 55.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $168,810 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Accounting Schools to Batavia

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer accounting programs near Batavia. Distances are calculated from Batavia city center.

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

Accounting Wages Near Batavia

Batavia is part of the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area (BLS area code 16980). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Illinois statewide.

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.

Batavia at a Glance

Other Batavia-Area Cities With Accounting Programs

• Geneva, IL – 2.5 mi away (21,880 pop)
• Saint Charles, IL – 4.9 mi away (32,717 pop)
• West Chicago, IL – 5.4 mi away (27,221 pop)
• Aurora, IL – 6.0 mi away (201,110 pop)
• Naperville, IL – 10.1 mi away (147,122 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Batavia, IL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Batavia. The closest is Waubonsee Community College in Sugar Grove, IL (8.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Triton College (24.5 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Batavia?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Batavia are: Financial Manager ($168,810), Financial Analyst ($101,750), Tax Examiner and Collector ($93,590). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Illinois statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Geneva instead of Batavia?

Geneva, IL is 2.5 miles from Batavia 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 Batavia an affordable place to study accounting?

Batavia’s median household income of $119,167 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Batavia while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Illinois 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.