Best Online Accounting Programs in Flint, MI (2026)

Flint, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $4,448 to $11,921 per year for indexed programs. Flint has a population of about 80,835. Median household income is $36,194 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 13.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Flint, MI metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $128,950 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Accounting Schools to Flint

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

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

Accounting Wages Near Flint

Flint is part of the Flint, MI metro area (BLS area code 22420). 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.

Flint at a Glance

Other Flint-Area Cities With Accounting Programs

• Burton, MI – 4.2 mi away (28,648 pop)
• Owosso, MI – 24.5 mi away (21,653 pop)
• Saginaw, MI – 30.3 mi away (120,088 pop)
• Pontiac, MI – 33.0 mi away (59,698 pop)
• Auburn Hills, MI – 33.1 mi away (22,795 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Flint, MI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Flint. The closest is Mott Community College in Flint, MI (1.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Lansing Community College (47.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Flint?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Flint are: Financial Manager ($128,950), Budget Analyst ($96,430), Financial Analyst ($80,840). 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 Burton instead of Flint?

Burton, MI is 4.2 miles from Flint 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 Flint an affordable place to study accounting?

Flint’s median household income of $36,194 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Flint 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.