Best Online Accounting Programs in South Lyon, MI (2026)

South Lyon, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $2,736 to $12,642 per year for indexed programs. South Lyon has a population of about 11,825. Median household income is $83,822 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 45.0% 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 South Lyon

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

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

Accounting Wages Near South Lyon

South Lyon 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.

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.

South Lyon at a Glance

Other South Lyon-Area Cities With Accounting Programs

• Novi, MI – 8.4 mi away (59,211 pop)
• Ann Arbor, MI – 13.4 mi away (324,421 pop)
• Farmington Hills, MI – 14.1 mi away (81,129 pop)
• Livonia, MI – 14.9 mi away (94,041 pop)
• Ypsilanti, MI – 15.1 mi away (21,018 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near South Lyon, MI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near South Lyon. The closest is Schoolcraft Community College District in Livonia, MI (11.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Wayne County Community College District (31.9 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles near South Lyon?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near South Lyon 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 Novi instead of South Lyon?

Novi, MI is 8.4 miles from South Lyon 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 South Lyon an affordable place to study accounting?

South Lyon’s median household income of $83,822 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in South Lyon 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.