Best Online Accounting Programs in Franklin, IN (2026)

Franklin, Indiana has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs. Franklin has a population of about 25,999. Median household income is $77,305 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.6% 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 Franklin

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

#1

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, IN 21.8 miles from Franklin BOC Score 49.2
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,186
Avg net price $7,258/yr
Tuition
In‑state$5,154
Out‑of‑state$9,935
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 162

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Purdue University Global

West Lafayette, IN 81.1 miles from Franklin BOC Score 45.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,596
Avg net price $7,770/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 43%
  • Programs offered: 69

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Vincennes University

Vincennes, IN 96.3 miles from Franklin BOC Score 48.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,110
Avg net price $11,225/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 51%
  • Programs offered: 92

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Trine University

Angola, IN 157.5 miles from Franklin BOC Score 58.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,165
Avg net price $25,355/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 28

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Indiana schools on the Indiana accounting page.


Accounting Wages Near Franklin

Franklin 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Accountant and Auditor$79,290Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN$82,853
Financial Manager$146,620Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN$153,208
Financial Analyst$80,470Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN$84,086
Budget Analyst$87,280Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN$91,202
Tax Preparer$45,780Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN$47,837
Tax Examiner and Collector$51,590Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN$53,908
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk$48,750Indianapolis-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.


Franklin at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population25,999Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$77,305Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+24.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)95.7 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Accounting-related employment in Johnson County198 workers, 65 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Franklin, IN?

Accredited schools offering accounting programs near Franklin 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 Franklin?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Franklin 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 Greenwood instead of Franklin?

Greenwood, IN is 8.0 miles from Franklin 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 Franklin an affordable place to study accounting?

Franklin’s median household income of $77,305 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Franklin 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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Other Programs Available in Franklin

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

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.