University of Maine at Augusta
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Best Online Accounting Programs in South Portland, ME (2026)
South Portland, Maine has 4 accredited schools offering accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $7,140 to $18,752 per year for indexed programs. South Portland has a population of about 26,780. Median household income is $84,563 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 49.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $138,590 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Accounting Schools to South Portland
The 4 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 4 schools in our directory that offer accounting programs near South Portland. Distances are calculated from South Portland 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 South Portland. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
North Shore Community College
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Online programs--
Nashua Community College
Published tuition$7,140 - $18,752
Online programsYes
Bunker Hill Community College
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Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Maine schools on the Maine accounting page.
Accounting Wages Near South Portland
South Portland is part of the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area (BLS area code 38860). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Maine statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accountant and Auditor | $79,790 | Portland-South Portland, ME | $78,302 |
| Financial Manager | $138,590 | Portland-South Portland, ME | $136,006 |
| Financial Analyst | $93,240 | Portland-South Portland, ME | $91,501 |
| Budget Analyst | $91,220 | Portland-South Portland, ME | $89,519 |
| Tax Preparer | $50,070 | Portland-South Portland, ME | $49,136 |
| Tax Examiner and Collector | $66,480 | Portland-South Portland, ME | $65,240 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk | $54,610 | Portland-South Portland, ME | $53,592 |
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.
South Portland at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 26,780 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $84,563 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 49.3% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 101.9 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Accounting-related employment in Cumberland County | 1,256 workers, 279 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other South Portland-Area Cities With Accounting Programs
- Portland, ME – 3.3 mi away (206,193 pop)
- Biddeford, ME – 13.9 mi away (21,362 pop)
- Sanford, ME – 27.4 mi away (29,139 pop)
- Auburn, ME – 31.4 mi away (22,948 pop)
- Lewiston, ME – 32.4 mi away (58,664 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited accounting schools are near South Portland, ME?
Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering accounting programs near South Portland. The closest is University of Maine at Augusta in Augusta, ME (54.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Bunker Hill Community College (95.3 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying accounting roles near South Portland?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near South Portland are: Financial Manager ($138,590), Financial Analyst ($93,240), Budget Analyst ($91,220). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Maine statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Portland instead of South Portland?
Portland, ME is 3.3 miles from South Portland 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 South Portland an affordable place to study accounting?
South Portland’s median household income of $84,563 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in South Portland while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Maine 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.