Prairie State College
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Online programsYes
Best Online Accounting Programs in Crown Point, IN (2026)
Crown Point, Indiana has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $5,093 to $23,713 per year for indexed programs. Crown Point has a population of about 34,042. Median household income is $95,757 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.9% 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 Crown Point
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer accounting programs near Crown Point. Distances are calculated from Crown Point 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 Crown Point. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
South Suburban College
Published tuition$5,093 - $12,683
Online programsYes
Moraine Valley Community College
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Online programsYes
Kankakee Community College
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Online programsYes
Taylor Business Institute
Published tuition$12,000 - $23,713
Online programs--
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Indiana schools on the Indiana accounting page.
Accounting Wages Near Crown Point
Crown Point 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 Indiana statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accountant and Auditor | $82,360 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $79,498 |
| Financial Manager | $168,810 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $162,944 |
| Financial Analyst | $101,750 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $98,214 |
| Budget Analyst | $88,460 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $85,386 |
| Tax Preparer | $48,670 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $46,979 |
| Tax Examiner and Collector | $93,590 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $90,338 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk | $51,440 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $49,653 |
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.
Crown Point at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 34,042 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $95,757 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 34.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 103.6 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Accounting-related employment in Lake County | 780 workers, 197 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Crown Point-Area Cities With Accounting Programs
- Merrillville, IN – 4.3 mi away (34,994 pop)
- Schererville, IN – 7.2 mi away (28,701 pop)
- Hobart, IN – 7.9 mi away (28,248 pop)
- Highland, IN – 11.0 mi away (22,737 pop)
- Gary, IN – 12.2 mi away (76,424 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited accounting schools are near Crown Point, IN?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Crown Point. The closest is Prairie State College in Chicago Heights, IL (16.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Taylor Business Institute (35.0 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Crown Point?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Crown Point are: Financial Manager ($168,810), Financial Analyst ($101,750), Tax Examiner and Collector ($93,590). 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 Merrillville instead of Crown Point?
Merrillville, IN is 4.3 miles from Crown Point 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 Crown Point an affordable place to study accounting?
Crown Point’s median household income of $95,757 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Crown Point 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.