Best Online Accounting Programs in Hagerstown, MD (2026)

Hagerstown, Maryland has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs. Hagerstown has a population of about 43,490. Median household income is $49,957 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 19.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $133,590 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Accounting Schools to Hagerstown

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

#1

Hagerstown Community College

Hagerstown, MD 0.2 miles from Hagerstown BOC Score62.1
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#2

Martinsburg College

Martinsburg, WV 18.1 miles from Hagerstown BOC Score63.9
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#3

Blue Ridge Community and Technical College

Martinsburg, WV 20.5 miles from Hagerstown BOC Score71.1
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#4

Frederick Community College

Frederick, MD 21.0 miles from Hagerstown BOC Score71.1
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#5

American Public University System

Charles Town, WV 25.4 miles from Hagerstown BOC Score50.2
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Maryland schools on the Maryland accounting page.


Accounting Wages Near Hagerstown

Hagerstown is part of the Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV metro area (BLS area code 25180). 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$75,250Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV$79,883
Financial Manager$133,590Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV$141,815
Financial Analyst$78,230Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV$83,047
Budget Analyst$106,020MD statewide$112,548
Tax Preparer$47,020MD statewide$49,915
Tax Examiner and Collector$59,050Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV$62,686
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk$46,490Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV$49,352

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.


Hagerstown at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population43,490Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$49,957Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+19.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)94.2 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Accounting-related employment in Washington County203 workers, 43 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Hagerstown, MD?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Hagerstown. The closest is Hagerstown Community College in Hagerstown, MD (0.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is American Public University System (25.4 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Hagerstown?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Hagerstown are: Financial Manager ($133,590), Budget Analyst ($106,020), Financial Analyst ($78,230). 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 Waynesboro instead of Hagerstown?

Waynesboro, PA is 10.7 miles from Hagerstown 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 Hagerstown an affordable place to study accounting?

Hagerstown’s median household income of $49,957 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Hagerstown 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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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.