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

#1

Black Hawk College

Moline, IL 4.3 miles from East Moline BOC Score 52.4
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,253
Avg net price $6,944/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 39

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Sauk Valley Community College

Dixon, IL 45.7 miles from East Moline BOC Score 59.1
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,458
Avg net price $8,493/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Highland Community College

Freeport, IL 64.4 miles from East Moline BOC Score 54.8
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 37%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,928
Avg net price $5,713/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Illinois Valley Community College

Oglesby, IL 68.3 miles from East Moline BOC Score 58.3
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,810
Avg net price $2,232/yr
Tuition
In‑state$4,200
Out‑of‑state$16,385
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 53

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Illinois Central College

East Peoria, IL 72.0 miles from East Moline BOC Score 50.0
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,366
Avg net price $12,961/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 70

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Rasmussen University-Illinois

Rockford, IL 84.4 miles from East Moline BOC Score 45.8
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,080
Avg net price $19,854/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Stautzenberger College-Rockford Career College

Rockford, IL 86.5 miles from East Moline BOC Score 44.8
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,104
Avg net price $21,601/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Rockford University

Rockford, IL 87.4 miles from East Moline BOC Score 38.4
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,794
Avg net price $22,436/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Accountant and Auditor$77,600Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL$87,093
Financial Manager$139,150Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL$156,173
Financial Analyst$105,850Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL$118,799
Budget Analyst$102,020Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL$114,501
Tax Preparer$60,280Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL$67,654
Tax Examiner and Collector$80,720IL statewide$90,595
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk$47,840Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL$53,692

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

MetricValueSource
Population20,837Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$63,328Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+21.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)89.1 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Accounting-related employment in Rock Island County400 workers, 40 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Accredited schools offering accounting programs near East Moline 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 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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Other Programs Available in East Moline

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

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 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.