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Best Online Accounting Programs in Terre Haute, IN (2026)
Terre Haute, Indiana has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $4,390 to $17,518 per year for indexed programs. Terre Haute has a population of about 58,491. Median household income is $41,960 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Terre Haute, IN metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $122,100 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Accounting Schools to Terre Haute
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer accounting programs near Terre Haute. Distances are calculated from Terre Haute 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 Terre Haute. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Vincennes University
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Olney Central College
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Ivy Tech Community College
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Purdue University Global
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Indiana schools on the Indiana accounting page.
Accounting Wages Near Terre Haute
Terre Haute is part of the Terre Haute, IN metro area (BLS area code 45460). 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 | $63,170 | Terre Haute, IN | $71,948 |
| Financial Manager | $122,100 | Terre Haute, IN | $139,066 |
| Financial Analyst | $59,050 | Terre Haute, IN | $67,255 |
| Budget Analyst | $82,080 | IN statewide | $93,485 |
| Tax Preparer | $39,990 | Terre Haute, IN | $45,547 |
| Tax Examiner and Collector | $56,570 | IN statewide | $64,431 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk | $46,060 | Terre Haute, IN | $52,460 |
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.
Terre Haute at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 58,491 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $41,960 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 23.1% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 87.8 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Accounting-related employment in Vigo County | 157 workers, 36 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Terre Haute-Area Cities With Accounting Programs
- Charleston, IL – 42.8 mi away (21,105 pop)
- Danville, IL – 48.4 mi away (48,785 pop)
- Bloomington, IN – 50.0 mi away (114,140 pop)
- Vincennes, IN – 55.0 mi away (20,726 pop)
- Plainfield, IN – 55.9 mi away (31,409 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited accounting schools are near Terre Haute, IN?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Terre Haute. The closest is Danville Area Community College in Danville, IL (47.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Purdue University Global (72.5 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Terre Haute?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Terre Haute are: Financial Manager ($122,100), Budget Analyst ($82,080), Accountant and Auditor ($63,170). 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 Charleston instead of Terre Haute?
Charleston, IL is 42.8 miles from Terre Haute 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 Terre Haute an affordable place to study accounting?
Terre Haute’s median household income of $41,960 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Terre Haute 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.