Best Online Accounting Programs in Kentwood, MI (2026)

Kentwood, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs. Kentwood has a population of about 54,114. Median household income is $73,647 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 35.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $133,380 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Accounting Schools to Kentwood

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

#1

Grand Rapids Community College

Grand Rapids, MI 6.7 miles from Kentwood BOC Score41.4
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#2

Montcalm Community College

Sidney, MI 35.7 miles from Kentwood BOC Score40.9
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#3

Muskegon Community College

Muskegon, MI 39.5 miles from Kentwood BOC Score47.2
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#4

Kellogg Community College

Battle Creek, MI 43.4 miles from Kentwood BOC Score44.1
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#5

Kalamazoo Valley Community College

Kalamazoo, MI 45.8 miles from Kentwood BOC Score49.9
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Michigan schools on the Michigan accounting page.


Accounting Wages Near Kentwood

Kentwood is part of the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area (BLS area code 24340). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Michigan statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Accountant and Auditor$76,270Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI$79,864
Financial Manager$133,380Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI$139,665
Financial Analyst$88,210Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI$92,366
Budget Analyst$96,210Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI$100,743
Tax Preparer$54,570Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI$57,141
Tax Examiner and Collector$61,960Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI$64,880
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk$48,550Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI$50,838

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.


Kentwood at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population54,114Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$73,647Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+35.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)95.5 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Accounting-related employment in Kent County3,217 workers, 234 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Kentwood, MI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Kentwood. The closest is Grand Rapids Community College in Grand Rapids, MI (6.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Kalamazoo Valley Community College (45.8 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Kentwood?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Kentwood are: Financial Manager ($133,380), Budget Analyst ($96,210), Financial Analyst ($88,210). 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 Wyoming instead of Kentwood?

Wyoming, MI is 5.8 miles from Kentwood 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 Kentwood an affordable place to study accounting?

Kentwood’s median household income of $73,647 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Kentwood 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.