Best Online Accounting Programs in Saint Clair Shores, MI (2026)

Saint Clair Shores, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $3,112 to $12,642 per year for indexed programs. Saint Clair Shores has a population of about 58,287. Median household income is $72,693 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.4% 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 Saint Clair Shores

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

#1

Macomb Community College

Warren, MI 4.0 miles from Saint Clair Shores BOC Score51.8
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#2

Wayne County Community College District

Detroit, MI 14.0 miles from Saint Clair Shores BOC Score21.4
Published tuition$3,112 - $12,642
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#3

Oakland Community College

Auburn Hills, MI 19.9 miles from Saint Clair Shores BOC Score48.9
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#4

Henry Ford College

Dearborn, MI 20.8 miles from Saint Clair Shores BOC Score53.9
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#5

Schoolcraft Community College District

Livonia, MI 27.7 miles from Saint Clair Shores BOC Score57.3
Published tuition$4,448 - $11,921
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Michigan schools on the Michigan accounting page.


Accounting Wages Near Saint Clair Shores

Saint Clair Shores 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.


Saint Clair Shores at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population58,287Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$72,693Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+29.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)100.3 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Accounting-related employment in Macomb County2,061 workers, 292 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Saint Clair Shores, MI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Saint Clair Shores. The closest is Macomb Community College in Warren, MI (4.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Schoolcraft Community College District (27.7 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Saint Clair Shores?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Saint Clair Shores 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 Roseville instead of Saint Clair Shores?

Roseville, MI is 2.4 miles from Saint Clair Shores 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 Saint Clair Shores an affordable place to study accounting?

Saint Clair Shores’s median household income of $72,693 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Saint Clair Shores 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.