Best Online Accounting Programs in Pittsburg, KS (2026)

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

Pittsburg, Kansas has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs. Pittsburg has a population of about 20,606. Median household income is $40,220 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Kansas, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $159,380 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Accounting Schools to Pittsburg

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

#1

Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College

Miami, OK 38.4 miles from Pittsburg BOC Score39.0
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#2

Neosho County Community College

Chanute, KS 45.5 miles from Pittsburg BOC Score55.0
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#3

Independence Community College

Independence, KS 58.1 miles from Pittsburg BOC Score45.4
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#4

NorthWest Arkansas Community College

Bentonville, AR 78.6 miles from Pittsburg BOC Score52.6
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#5

Ozarks Technical Community College

Springfield, MO 79.1 miles from Pittsburg BOC Score54.7
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Kansas schools on the Kansas accounting page.

Accounting Wages Near Pittsburg

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Kansas, statewide)
Accountant and Auditor$79,000
Financial Manager$159,380
Financial Analyst$84,860
Budget Analyst$80,140
Tax Preparer$47,300
Tax Examiner and Collector$88,610
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk$47,290

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.

Pittsburg at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population20,606Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$40,220Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+33.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Accounting-related employment in Crawford County71 workers, 22 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Pittsburg, KS?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Pittsburg. The closest is Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College in Miami, OK (38.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Ozarks Technical Community College (79.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles in Kansas?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles in Kansas are: Financial Manager ($159,380), Tax Examiner and Collector ($88,610), Financial Analyst ($84,860). Wages for Pittsburg workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Joplin instead of Pittsburg?

Joplin, MO is 25.7 miles from Pittsburg 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 Pittsburg an affordable place to study accounting?

Pittsburg’s median household income of $40,220 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Pittsburg 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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