Best Online Accounting Programs in Owosso, MI (2026)

Owosso, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs. Owosso has a population of about 14,658. Median household income is $53,702 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 19.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Michigan, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $139,370 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Accounting Schools to Owosso

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

#1

Mott Community College

Flint, MI 24.4 miles from Owosso BOC Score38.0
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#2

Lansing Community College

Lansing, MI 26.0 miles from Owosso BOC Score48.5
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#3

Delta College

University Center, MI 40.2 miles from Owosso BOC Score46.8
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#4

Montcalm Community College

Sidney, MI 49.9 miles from Owosso BOC Score40.9
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#5

Oakland Community College

Auburn Hills, MI 53.9 miles from Owosso BOC Score48.9
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Michigan schools on the Michigan accounting page.


Accounting Wages Near Owosso

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Michigan, statewide)
Accountant and Auditor$78,820
Financial Manager$139,370
Financial Analyst$95,420
Budget Analyst$96,430
Tax Preparer$46,400
Tax Examiner and Collector$63,440
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk$48,980

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.


Owosso at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population14,658Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$53,702Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+19.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Accounting-related employment in Shiawassee County164 workers, 12 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Owosso, MI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Owosso. The closest is Mott Community College in Flint, MI (24.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Oakland Community College (53.9 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles in Michigan?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles in Michigan are: Financial Manager ($139,370), Budget Analyst ($96,430), Financial Analyst ($95,420). Wages for Owosso workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in East Lansing instead of Owosso?

East Lansing, MI is 23.1 miles from Owosso 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 Owosso an affordable place to study accounting?

Owosso’s median household income of $53,702 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Owosso 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.