Best Online Accounting Programs in Novi, MI (2026)

Novi, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $2,736 to $12,642 per year for indexed programs. Novi has a population of about 66,224. Median household income is $110,938 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 61.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $160,240 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Accounting Schools to Novi

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

#1

Schoolcraft Community College District

Livonia, MI 4.9 miles from Novi BOC Score57.3
Published tuition$4,448 - $11,921
Online programsYes

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#2

Henry Ford College

Dearborn, MI 16.9 miles from Novi BOC Score53.9
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#3

Washtenaw Community College

Ann Arbor, MI 17.4 miles from Novi BOC Score54.4
Published tuition$2,736 - $11,161
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#4

Oakland Community College

Auburn Hills, MI 17.7 miles from Novi BOC Score48.9
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#5

Wayne County Community College District

Detroit, MI 24.5 miles from Novi BOC Score21.4
Published tuition$3,112 - $12,642
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Michigan schools on the Michigan accounting page.


Accounting Wages Near Novi

Novi is part of the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area (BLS area code 19820). 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$80,650Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI$80,409
Financial Manager$160,240Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI$159,761
Financial Analyst$101,550Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI$101,246
Budget Analyst$102,080Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI$101,775
Tax Preparer$46,450Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI$46,311
Tax Examiner and Collector$81,540Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI$81,296
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk$51,480Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI$51,326

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.


Novi at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population66,224Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$110,938Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+61.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)100.3 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Accounting-related employment in Oakland County6,552 workers, 797 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Novi, MI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Novi. The closest is Schoolcraft Community College District in Livonia, MI (4.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Wayne County Community College District (24.5 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Novi?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Novi are: Financial Manager ($160,240), Budget Analyst ($102,080), Financial Analyst ($101,550). 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 Farmington Hills instead of Novi?

Farmington Hills, MI is 5.7 miles from Novi 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 Novi an affordable place to study accounting?

Novi’s median household income of $110,938 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Novi 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.