Best Accounting Schools Near Midland, MI (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Midland, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $4,820 to $30,681 per year for indexed 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 accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer accounting programs near Midland, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Midland city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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 Midland. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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Northwood University

Midland, MI 2.3 miles from Midland
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
62.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,075
Avg net price $27,232/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 25

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Accountant and Auditor $91,790 Midland, MI $99,880
Financial Manager $173,080 Midland, MI $188,335
Financial Analyst $82,340 Midland, MI $89,597
Budget Analyst $96,430 MI statewide $104,929
Tax Preparer $46,400 MI statewide $50,490
Tax Examiner and Collector $63,440 MI statewide $69,032
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk $46,500 Midland, MI $50,598

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

Metric Value Source
Population 42,461 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $74,906 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 45.5% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 91.9 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Accounting-related employment in Midland County 116 workers, 26 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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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 Northwood University in Midland, MI (2.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Alma College (27.8 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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Other Programs Available in Midland

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Data verified: September 6, 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.

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