Best Online Accounting Programs in Midland, MI (2026)

Midland, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs. Midland has a population of about 42,461. Median household income is $74,906 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 45.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Midland, MI metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $173,080 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Accounting Schools to Midland

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

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

Accounting Wages Near Midland

Midland is part of the Midland, MI metro area (BLS area code 33220). 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.

Midland at a Glance

Other Midland-Area Cities With Accounting Programs

• Bay City, MI – 17.3 mi away (67,712 pop)
• Saginaw, MI – 19.9 mi away (120,088 pop)
• Mount Pleasant, MI – 27.3 mi away (37,877 pop)
• Owosso, MI – 43.5 mi away (21,653 pop)
• Flint, MI – 49.6 mi away (338,616 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Midland, MI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Midland. The closest is Delta College in University Center, MI (13.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Lansing Community College (63.2 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Midland?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Midland are: Financial Manager ($173,080), Budget Analyst ($96,430), Accountant and Auditor ($91,790). 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 Bay City instead of Midland?

Bay City, MI is 17.3 miles from Midland 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 Midland an affordable place to study accounting?

Midland’s median household income of $74,906 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Midland 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.