Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
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Online programsYes
Best Online Accounting Programs in Dubuque, IA (2026)
Dubuque, Iowa has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $4,696 to $12,397 per year for indexed programs. Dubuque has a population of about 59,271. Median household income is $64,985 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Dubuque, IA metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $126,980 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Accounting Schools to Dubuque
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer accounting programs near Dubuque. Distances are calculated from Dubuque 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 Dubuque. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Highland Community College
Published tuition$4,696 - $12,397
Online programsYes
Eastern Iowa Community College District
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Online programsYes
Black Hawk College
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Online programsYes
Sauk Valley Community College
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Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Iowa schools on the Iowa accounting page.
Accounting Wages Near Dubuque
Dubuque is part of the Dubuque, IA metro area (BLS area code 20220). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Iowa statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accountant and Auditor | $74,140 | Dubuque, IA | $84,926 |
| Financial Manager | $126,980 | Dubuque, IA | $145,452 |
| Financial Analyst | $84,270 | Dubuque, IA | $96,529 |
| Budget Analyst | $86,550 | IA statewide | $99,141 |
| Tax Preparer | $61,330 | Dubuque, IA | $70,252 |
| Tax Examiner and Collector | $66,860 | IA statewide | $76,586 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk | $47,630 | Dubuque, IA | $54,559 |
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.
Dubuque at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 59,271 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $64,985 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 33.6% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 87.3 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Accounting-related employment in Dubuque County | 439 workers, 58 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Dubuque-Area Cities With Accounting Programs
- Clinton, IA – 51.3 mi away (30,930 pop)
- Marion, IA – 54.9 mi away (38,480 pop)
- Freeport, IL – 56.6 mi away (24,717 pop)
- Cedar Rapids, IA – 61.9 mi away (184,610 pop)
- Davenport, IA – 65.5 mi away (288,233 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited accounting schools are near Dubuque, IA?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Dubuque. The closest is Southwest Wisconsin Technical College in Fennimore, WI (33.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Sauk Valley Community College (73.9 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Dubuque?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Dubuque are: Financial Manager ($126,980), Budget Analyst ($86,550), Financial Analyst ($84,270). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Iowa statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Clinton instead of Dubuque?
Clinton, IA is 51.3 miles from Dubuque 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 Dubuque an affordable place to study accounting?
Dubuque’s median household income of $64,985 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Dubuque 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.