Best Online Accounting Programs in Escanaba, MI (2026)

Escanaba, Michigan has 4 accredited schools offering accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $11,982 to $24,230 per year for indexed programs. Escanaba has a population of about 12,374. Median household income is $40,169 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Michigan, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $139,370 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Accounting Schools to Escanaba

The 4 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 4 schools in our directory that offer accounting programs near Escanaba. Distances are calculated from Escanaba 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 Escanaba. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Bay de Noc Community College

Escanaba, MI 1.7 miles from Escanaba BOC Score42.3
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#2

Rasmussen University-Wisconsin

Green Bay, WI 97.2 miles from Escanaba BOC Score72.6
Published tuition$11,982 - $24,230
Online programsYes

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#3

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

Green Bay, WI 97.9 miles from Escanaba BOC Score62.6
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#4

Northwestern Michigan College

Traverse City, MI 99.8 miles from Escanaba BOC Score59.9
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Michigan schools on the Michigan accounting page.


Accounting Wages Near Escanaba

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Michigan, statewide)
Accountant and Auditor$78,820
Financial Manager$139,370
Financial Analyst$95,420
Budget Analyst$96,430
Tax Preparer$46,400
Tax Examiner and Collector$63,440
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk$48,980

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.


Escanaba at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population12,374Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$40,169Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+18.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Accounting-related employment in Delta County58 workers, 17 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Escanaba, MI?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Escanaba. The closest is Bay de Noc Community College in Escanaba, MI (1.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Northwestern Michigan College (99.8 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles in Michigan?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles in Michigan are: Financial Manager ($139,370), Budget Analyst ($96,430), Financial Analyst ($95,420). Wages for Escanaba workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Marquette instead of Escanaba?

Marquette, MI is 57.1 miles from Escanaba 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 Escanaba an affordable place to study accounting?

Escanaba’s median household income of $40,169 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Escanaba 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.