Ivy Tech Community College
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Best Online Accounting Programs in Bloomington, IN (2026)
Bloomington, Indiana has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs. Bloomington has a population of about 78,791. Median household income is $48,918 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 60.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Bloomington, IN metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $134,540 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Accounting Schools to Bloomington
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer accounting programs near Bloomington. Distances are calculated from Bloomington city center.
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 Bloomington. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
International Business College-Indianapolis
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Vincennes University
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Sullivan University
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Danville Area Community College
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Indiana schools on the Indiana accounting page.
Accounting Wages Near Bloomington
Bloomington is part of the Bloomington, IN metro area (BLS area code 14020). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Indiana statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accountant and Auditor | $76,640 | Bloomington, IN | $80,589 |
| Financial Manager | $134,540 | Bloomington, IN | $141,472 |
| Financial Analyst | $83,710 | Bloomington, IN | $88,023 |
| Budget Analyst | $82,080 | IN statewide | $86,309 |
| Tax Preparer | $45,710 | IN statewide | $48,065 |
| Tax Examiner and Collector | $56,570 | IN statewide | $59,485 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk | $46,800 | Bloomington, IN | $49,211 |
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.
Bloomington at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 78,791 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $48,918 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 60.0% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 95.1 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Accounting-related employment in Monroe County | 300 workers, 56 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Bloomington-Area Cities With Accounting Programs
- Franklin, IN – 34.0 mi away (24,867 pop)
- Seymour, IN – 37.2 mi away (22,918 pop)
- Greenwood, IN – 37.6 mi away (56,545 pop)
- Plainfield, IN – 38.0 mi away (31,409 pop)
- Brownsburg, IN – 46.9 mi away (25,408 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited accounting schools are near Bloomington, IN?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Bloomington. The closest is Ivy Tech Community College in Indianapolis, IN (47.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Danville Area Community College (87.7 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Bloomington?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Bloomington are: Financial Manager ($134,540), Financial Analyst ($83,710), Budget Analyst ($82,080). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Indiana statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Franklin instead of Bloomington?
Franklin, IN is 34.0 miles from Bloomington 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 Bloomington an affordable place to study accounting?
Bloomington’s median household income of $48,918 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Bloomington while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Indiana 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.