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 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.

#1

Delta College

University Center, MI 13.1 miles from Midland BOC Score 46.8
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 21%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,781
Avg net price $4,547/yr
Tuition
In‑state$4,820
Out‑of‑state$7,880
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 83

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Mott Community College

Flint, MI 50.3 miles from Midland BOC Score 38.0
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,538
Avg net price $5,687/yr
Tuition
In‑state$6,845
Out‑of‑state$11,460
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 73

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Montcalm Community College

Sidney, MI 50.5 miles from Midland BOC Score 40.9
  • 2 year
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,499
Avg net price $7,280/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 39

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, MI 62.7 miles from Midland BOC Score 64.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,735
Avg net price $8,624/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 95

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Lansing Community College

Lansing, MI 63.2 miles from Midland BOC Score 48.5
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 19%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,206
Avg net price $5,437/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 96

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Kirtland Community College

Grayling, MI 71.6 miles from Midland BOC Score 38.0
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 23%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,831
Avg net price $7,456/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Oakland Community College

Auburn Hills, MI 84.5 miles from Midland BOC Score 48.9
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,395
Avg net price $5,777/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 96

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Grand Rapids Community College

Grand Rapids, MI 85.2 miles from Midland BOC Score 41.4
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 24%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,377
Avg net price $8,621/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 69

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.

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

MetricValueSource
Population42,461Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$74,906Census 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 County116 workers, 26 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Midland, MI?

Accredited schools offering accounting programs near Midland are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

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

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Midland:

Data verified: July 23, 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.