Best Online Accounting Programs in Chesapeake Beach, MD (2026)

Chesapeake Beach, Maryland has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs. Chesapeake Beach has a population of about 6,428. Median household income is $135,888 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 51.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Lexington Park, MD metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $139,100 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Accounting Schools to Chesapeake Beach

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer accounting programs near Chesapeake Beach, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Chesapeake Beach 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 Chesapeake Beach. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Prince George's Community College

Largo, MD 20.3 miles from Chesapeake Beach BOC Score 48.7
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 13%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,548
Avg net price $8,672/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 47

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Strayer University-Maryland

Suitland, MD 22.3 miles from Chesapeake Beach BOC Score 21.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,092
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 60%
  • Programs offered: 17

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Anne Arundel Community College

Arnold, MD 25.1 miles from Chesapeake Beach BOC Score 63.3
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 40%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,219
Avg net price $14,915/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 65

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

College of Southern Maryland

La Plata, MD 26.7 miles from Chesapeake Beach BOC Score 53.7
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,435
Avg net price $9,204/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Chesapeake College

Wye Mills, MD 30.5 miles from Chesapeake Beach BOC Score 47.5
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,301
Avg net price $5,106/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 26

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Washington Adventist University

Takoma Park, MD 32.0 miles from Chesapeake Beach BOC Score 55.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $64,249
Avg net price $18,526/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 17

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Howard Community College

Columbia, MD 40.6 miles from Chesapeake Beach BOC Score 51.0
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 20%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,020
Avg net price $11,133/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Montgomery College

Rockville, MD 43.5 miles from Chesapeake Beach BOC Score 59.0
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 21%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,159
Avg net price $8,027/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 68

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Maryland schools on the Maryland accounting page.


Accounting Wages Near Chesapeake Beach

Chesapeake Beach is part of the Lexington Park, MD metro area (BLS area code 30500). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Maryland statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Accountant and Auditor$91,240Lexington Park, MD$90,516
Financial Manager$139,100Lexington Park, MD$137,996
Financial Analyst$100,360Lexington Park, MD$99,563
Budget Analyst$106,280Lexington Park, MD$105,437
Tax Preparer$47,020MD statewide$46,647
Tax Examiner and Collector$66,900MD statewide$66,369
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk$51,480Lexington Park, MD$51,071

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.


Chesapeake Beach at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population6,428Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$135,888Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+51.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)100.8 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Accounting-related employment in Calvert County81 workers, 35 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Chesapeake Beach, MD?

Accredited schools offering accounting programs near Chesapeake Beach 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 near Chesapeake Beach?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Chesapeake Beach are: Financial Manager ($139,100), Budget Analyst ($106,280), Financial Analyst ($100,360). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Maryland statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Annapolis instead of Chesapeake Beach?

Annapolis, MD is 19.6 miles from Chesapeake Beach 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 Chesapeake Beach an affordable place to study accounting?

Chesapeake Beach’s median household income of $135,888 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Chesapeake Beach while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Maryland 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 Chesapeake Beach

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Chesapeake Beach:

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.