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Best Online Accounting Programs in Fishers, IN (2026)
Fishers, Indiana has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs. Fishers has a population of about 100,918. Median household income is $128,141 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 66.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $146,620 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Accounting Schools to Fishers
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer accounting programs near Fishers. Distances are calculated from Fishers 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 Fishers. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Ivy Tech Community College
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Purdue University Global
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Miami University-Hamilton
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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 Fishers
Fishers is part of the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area (BLS area code 26900). 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 | $79,290 | Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $82,853 |
| Financial Manager | $146,620 | Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $153,208 |
| Financial Analyst | $80,470 | Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $84,086 |
| Budget Analyst | $87,280 | Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $91,202 |
| Tax Preparer | $45,780 | Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $47,837 |
| Tax Examiner and Collector | $51,590 | Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $53,908 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk | $48,750 | Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $50,940 |
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.
Fishers at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 100,918 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $128,141 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 66.2% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 95.7 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Accounting-related employment in Hamilton County | 1,788 workers, 210 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Fishers-Area Cities With Accounting Programs
- Lawrence, IN – 6.4 mi away (47,866 pop)
- Carmel, IN – 9.4 mi away (91,065 pop)
- Westfield, IN – 11.0 mi away (37,221 pop)
- Indianapolis, IN – 15.7 mi away (1,550,488 pop)
- Anderson, IN – 17.1 mi away (86,565 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited accounting schools are near Fishers, IN?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Fishers. The closest is International Business College-Indianapolis in Indianapolis, IN (6.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Danville Area Community College (86.7 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Fishers?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Fishers are: Financial Manager ($146,620), Budget Analyst ($87,280), Financial Analyst ($80,470). 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 Lawrence instead of Fishers?
Lawrence, IN is 6.4 miles from Fishers 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 Fishers an affordable place to study accounting?
Fishers’s median household income of $128,141 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Fishers 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.