Best Online Accounting Programs in Pittsburg, KS (2026)

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 accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer accounting programs near Pittsburg, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Pittsburg city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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

Neosho County Community College

Chanute, KS 45.5 miles from Pittsburg BOC Score 55.0
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,966
Avg net price $10,271/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Independence Community College

Independence, KS 58.1 miles from Pittsburg BOC Score 45.4
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,941
Avg net price $3,265/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 20

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Johnson County Community College

Overland Park, KS 104.3 miles from Pittsburg BOC Score 55.0
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,387
Avg net price $14,176/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 66

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Rasmussen University-Kansas

Topeka, KS 122.5 miles from Pittsburg BOC Score 49.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 40%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,080
Avg net price $23,980/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Butler Community College

El Dorado, KS 122.7 miles from Pittsburg BOC Score 44.9
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 27%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,206
Avg net price $15,724/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 72

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Cowley County Community College

Arkansas City, KS 131.3 miles from Pittsburg BOC Score 52.2
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,723
Avg net price $7,175/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology

Wichita, KS 140.3 miles from Pittsburg BOC Score 54.7
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,679
Avg net price $8,805/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 53

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Manhattan Area Technical College

Manhattan, KS 161.2 miles from Pittsburg BOC Score 58.6
  • 2 year
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,864
Avg net price $10,074/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 26

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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?

Accredited schools offering accounting programs near Pittsburg are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

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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Other Programs Available in Pittsburg

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Data verified: July 23, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.