Best Online Accounting Programs in Lawrence, KS (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Lawrence, Kansas has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs. Lawrence has a population of about 95,459. Median household income is $62,838 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 55.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Lawrence, KS metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $171,290 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Accounting Schools to Lawrence

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer accounting programs near Lawrence. Distances are calculated from Lawrence 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 Lawrence. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Rasmussen University-Kansas

Topeka, KS 23.9 miles from Lawrence BOC Score49.1
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#2

Johnson County Community College

Overland Park, KS 28.8 miles from Lawrence BOC Score55.0
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#3

Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City

Kansas City, MO 36.7 miles from Lawrence BOC Score45.8
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#4

Highland Community College

Highland, KS 62.2 miles from Lawrence BOC Score48.1
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#5

Manhattan Area Technical College

Manhattan, KS 74.3 miles from Lawrence BOC Score58.7
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Kansas schools on the Kansas accounting page.

Accounting Wages Near Lawrence

Lawrence is part of the Lawrence, KS metro area (BLS area code 29940). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Kansas statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Accountant and Auditor$79,050Lawrence, KS$87,639
Financial Manager$171,290Lawrence, KS$189,900
Financial Analyst$83,260Lawrence, KS$92,306
Budget Analyst$80,140KS statewide$88,847
Tax Preparer$47,300KS statewide$52,439
Tax Examiner and Collector$88,610KS statewide$98,237
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk$48,290Lawrence, KS$53,537

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.

Lawrence at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population95,459Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$62,838Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+55.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)90.2 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Accounting-related employment in Douglas County290 workers, 58 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Lawrence, KS?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Lawrence. The closest is Rasmussen University-Kansas in Topeka, KS (23.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Manhattan Area Technical College (74.3 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Lawrence?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Lawrence are: Financial Manager ($171,290), Tax Examiner and Collector ($88,610), Financial Analyst ($83,260). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Kansas statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Gardner instead of Lawrence?

Gardner, KS is 20.6 miles from Lawrence 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 Lawrence an affordable place to study accounting?

Lawrence’s median household income of $62,838 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lawrence while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Kansas 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.

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