Best Accounting Schools Near Pittsfield, MA (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Pittsfield, Massachusetts has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs. Pittsfield has a population of about 43,559. Median household income is $68,386 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Pittsfield, MA metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $161,980 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Accounting Schools to Pittsfield

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

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Westfield State University

Westfield, MA 32.4 miles from Pittsfield
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
62.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,346
Avg net price $16,721/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 44

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Amherst, MA 37.7 miles from Pittsfield
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
79.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 81%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $71,631
Avg net price $22,383/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 166

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

College of Our Lady of the Elms

Chicopee, MA 39.9 miles from Pittsfield
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,540
Avg net price $17,545/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

American International College

Springfield, MA 42.9 miles from Pittsfield
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
38.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,124
Avg net price $23,274/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 45

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Springfield College

Springfield, MA 43.3 miles from Pittsfield
  • 4 year
46.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 75%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,036
Avg net price $30,587/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 49

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Bay Path University

Longmeadow, MA 44.2 miles from Pittsfield
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
57.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,383
Avg net price $14,271/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Western New England University

Springfield, MA 44.4 miles from Pittsfield
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
62.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $73,157
Avg net price $27,290/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 59

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Nichols College

Dudley, MA 73.6 miles from Pittsfield
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
49.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,063
Avg net price $33,036/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 20

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Accounting Wages Near Pittsfield

Pittsfield is part of the Pittsfield, MA metro area (BLS area code 38340). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Massachusetts statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Accountant and Auditor $84,640 Pittsfield, MA $89,001
Financial Manager $161,980 Pittsfield, MA $170,326
Financial Analyst $97,070 Pittsfield, MA $102,072
Budget Analyst $92,260 MA statewide $97,014
Tax Preparer $58,400 MA statewide $61,409
Tax Examiner and Collector $75,560 MA statewide $79,453
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk $55,320 Pittsfield, MA $58,170

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.

Pittsfield at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 43,559 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $68,386 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 34.2% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 95.1 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Accounting-related employment in Berkshire County 249 workers, 65 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Pittsfield, MA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Pittsfield. The closest is Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, NY (27.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Columbia-Greene Community College (32.8 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Pittsfield?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Pittsfield are: Financial Manager ($161,980), Financial Analyst ($97,070), Budget Analyst ($92,260). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Massachusetts statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Troy instead of Pittsfield?

Troy, NY is 28.8 miles from Pittsfield 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 Pittsfield an affordable place to study accounting?

Pittsfield’s median household income of $68,386 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Pittsfield while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Massachusetts 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 Pittsfield

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

Data verified: September 6, 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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