Trine University
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Best Online Accounting Programs in Fort Wayne, IN (2026)
Fort Wayne, Indiana has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $6,026 to $14,999 per year for indexed programs. Fort Wayne has a population of about 266,235. Median household income is $60,293 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Fort Wayne, IN metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $130,900 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Accounting Schools to Fort Wayne
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer accounting programs near Fort Wayne. Distances are calculated from Fort Wayne 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 Fort Wayne. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Northwest State Community College
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Glen Oaks Community College
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James A. Rhodes State College
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Southwestern Michigan College
Published tuition$6,026 - $14,999
Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Indiana schools on the Indiana accounting page.
Accounting Wages Near Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne is part of the Fort Wayne, IN metro area (BLS area code 23060). 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 | $75,250 | Fort Wayne, IN | $81,263 |
| Financial Manager | $130,900 | Fort Wayne, IN | $141,361 |
| Financial Analyst | $80,430 | Fort Wayne, IN | $86,857 |
| Budget Analyst | $82,080 | IN statewide | $88,639 |
| Tax Preparer | $45,930 | Fort Wayne, IN | $49,600 |
| Tax Examiner and Collector | $56,570 | IN statewide | $61,091 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk | $47,770 | Fort Wayne, IN | $51,587 |
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.
Fort Wayne at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 266,235 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $60,293 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 28.5% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 92.6 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Accounting-related employment in Allen County | 895 workers, 147 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Fort Wayne-Area Cities With Accounting Programs
- Auburn, IN – 19.7 mi away (22,257 pop)
- Warsaw, IN – 38.2 mi away (32,622 pop)
- Lima, OH – 59.0 mi away (70,296 pop)
- Elkhart, IN – 59.5 mi away (147,181 pop)
- Muncie, IN – 62.9 mi away (89,186 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited accounting schools are near Fort Wayne, IN?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Fort Wayne. The closest is Trine University in Angola, IN (38.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Southwestern Michigan College (77.7 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Fort Wayne?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Fort Wayne are: Financial Manager ($130,900), Budget Analyst ($82,080), Financial Analyst ($80,430). 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 Auburn instead of Fort Wayne?
Auburn, IN is 19.7 miles from Fort Wayne 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 Fort Wayne an affordable place to study accounting?
Fort Wayne’s median household income of $60,293 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Fort Wayne 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.