Eastern Iowa Community College District
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Online programsYes
Best Online Accounting Programs in Burlington, IA (2026)
Burlington, Iowa has 4 accredited schools offering accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $4,650 to $17,251 per year for indexed programs. Burlington has a population of about 23,800. Median household income is $55,274 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Iowa, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $133,320 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Accounting Schools to Burlington
The 4 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 4 schools in our directory that offer accounting programs near Burlington. Distances are calculated from Burlington 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 Burlington. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Black Hawk College
Published tuitionContact school for pricing
Online programsYes
Indian Hills Community College
Published tuition$4,872 - $14,774
Online programsYes
Illinois Central College
Published tuition$4,650 - $17,251
Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Iowa schools on the Iowa accounting page.
Accounting Wages Near Burlington
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Iowa, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Accountant and Auditor | $77,440 |
| Financial Manager | $133,320 |
| Financial Analyst | $92,370 |
| Budget Analyst | $86,550 |
| Tax Preparer | $53,660 |
| Tax Examiner and Collector | $66,860 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk | $48,180 |
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.
Burlington at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,800 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $55,274 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 23.0% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Accounting-related employment in Des Moines County | 84 workers, 19 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Burlington-Area Cities With Accounting Programs
- Galesburg, IL – 40.3 mi away (34,620 pop)
- Muscatine, IA – 42.4 mi away (26,481 pop)
- Rock Island, IL – 53.8 mi away (38,210 pop)
- Moline, IL – 57.1 mi away (42,250 pop)
- Davenport, IA – 58.4 mi away (288,233 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited accounting schools are near Burlington, IA?
Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Burlington. The closest is Eastern Iowa Community College District in Davenport, IA (57.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Illinois Central College (84.3 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying accounting roles in Iowa?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles in Iowa are: Financial Manager ($133,320), Financial Analyst ($92,370), Budget Analyst ($86,550). Wages for Burlington workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Galesburg instead of Burlington?
Galesburg, IL is 40.3 miles from Burlington 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 Burlington an affordable place to study accounting?
Burlington’s median household income of $55,274 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Burlington while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Iowa 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.