Best Online Accounting Programs in Dearborn, MI (2026)

Dearborn, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $3,112 to $12,642 per year for indexed programs. Dearborn has a population of about 107,846. Median household income is $65,192 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $160,240 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Accounting Schools to Dearborn

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer accounting programs near Dearborn. Distances are calculated from Dearborn city center.

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

Accounting Wages Near Dearborn

Dearborn is part of the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area (BLS area code 19820). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Michigan statewide.

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.

Dearborn at a Glance

Other Dearborn-Area Cities With Accounting Programs

• Dearborn Heights, MI – 3.3 mi away (55,761 pop)
• Allen Park, MI – 3.7 mi away (27,214 pop)
• Lincoln Park, MI – 5.1 mi away (36,720 pop)
• Inkster, MI – 5.4 mi away (24,462 pop)
• Garden City, MI – 6.6 mi away (26,719 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Dearborn, MI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Dearborn. The closest is Henry Ford College in Dearborn, MI (1.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Oakland Community College (23.0 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Dearborn?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Dearborn are: Financial Manager ($160,240), Budget Analyst ($102,080), Financial Analyst ($101,550). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Michigan statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Dearborn Heights instead of Dearborn?

Dearborn Heights, MI is 3.3 miles from Dearborn 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 Dearborn an affordable place to study accounting?

Dearborn’s median household income of $65,192 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Dearborn while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Michigan 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.