Best Online Accounting Programs in East Moline, IL (2026)

East Moline, Illinois has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $4,696 to $12,397 per year for indexed programs. East Moline has a population of about 20,837. Median household income is $63,328 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $139,150 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Accounting Schools to East Moline

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

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

Accounting Wages Near East Moline

East Moline is part of the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL metro area (BLS area code 19340). 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.

East Moline at a Glance

Other East Moline-Area Cities With Accounting Programs

• Bettendorf, IA – 5.6 mi away (35,727 pop)
• Moline, IL – 6.0 mi away (42,250 pop)
• Rock Island, IL – 10.7 mi away (38,210 pop)
• Davenport, IA – 11.5 mi away (288,233 pop)
• Clinton, IA – 23.6 mi away (30,930 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near East Moline, IL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near East Moline. The closest is Black Hawk College in Moline, IL (4.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Illinois Valley Community College (68.3 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles near East Moline?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near East Moline are: Financial Manager ($139,150), Financial Analyst ($105,850), Budget Analyst ($102,020). 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 Bettendorf instead of East Moline?

Bettendorf, IA is 5.6 miles from East Moline 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 East Moline an affordable place to study accounting?

East Moline’s median household income of $63,328 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in East Moline 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.