Best Online Accounting Programs in Brooklyn Center, MN (2026)

Brooklyn Center, Minnesota has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $5,682 to $16,110 per year for indexed programs. Brooklyn Center has a population of about 32,811. Median household income is $72,009 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $165,620 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Accounting Schools to Brooklyn Center

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer accounting programs near Brooklyn Center, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Brooklyn Center 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 Brooklyn Center. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

North Hennepin Community College

Brooklyn Park, MN 3.8 miles from Brooklyn Center BOC Score 49.7
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,142
Avg net price $12,186/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 41

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Hennepin Technical College

Brooklyn Park, MN 4.6 miles from Brooklyn Center BOC Score 58.9
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,460
Avg net price $10,272/yr
Tuition
In‑state$5,940
Out‑of‑state$5,940
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 89

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Minneapolis Community and Technical College

Minneapolis, MN 6.8 miles from Brooklyn Center BOC Score 45.5
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,086
Avg net price $13,812/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Anoka-Ramsey Community College

Coon Rapids, MN 7.6 miles from Brooklyn Center BOC Score 46.3
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 24%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,342
Avg net price $16,434/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Herzing University-Minneapolis

St. Louis Park, MN 7.7 miles from Brooklyn Center BOC Score 48.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,909
Avg net price $16,670/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Saint Paul College

Saint Paul, MN 13.0 miles from Brooklyn Center BOC Score 48.2
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,399
Avg net price $11,495/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 78

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Century College

White Bear Lake, MN 16.4 miles from Brooklyn Center BOC Score 52.6
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,424
Avg net price $10,906/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 83

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Normandale Community College

Bloomington, MN 16.5 miles from Brooklyn Center BOC Score 48.8
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,207
Avg net price $12,972/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 28

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Accounting Wages Near Brooklyn Center

Brooklyn Center is part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area (BLS area code 33460). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Minnesota statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Accountant and Auditor$86,500Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI$82,538
Financial Manager$165,620Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI$158,034
Financial Analyst$103,350Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI$98,616
Budget Analyst$84,450Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI$80,582
Tax Preparer$60,650Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI$57,872
Tax Examiner and Collector$79,000Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI$75,382
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk$57,790Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI$55,143

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.


Brooklyn Center at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population32,811Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$72,009Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+25.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)104.8 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Accounting-related employment in Hennepin County8,470 workers, 636 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Brooklyn Center, MN?

Accredited schools offering accounting programs near Brooklyn Center 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 Brooklyn Center?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Brooklyn Center are: Financial Manager ($165,620), Financial Analyst ($103,350), Accountant and Auditor ($86,500). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Minnesota statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Fridley instead of Brooklyn Center?

Fridley, MN is 3.0 miles from Brooklyn Center 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 Brooklyn Center an affordable place to study accounting?

Brooklyn Center’s median household income of $72,009 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Brooklyn Center while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Minnesota 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 Brooklyn Center

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

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.