Best Online Accounting Programs in Shoreview, MN (2026)

Shoreview, Minnesota has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $5,682 to $16,110 per year for indexed programs. Shoreview has a population of about 26,724. Median household income is $109,399 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 63.1% 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 Shoreview

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

#1

Century College

White Bear Lake, MN 8.2 miles from Shoreview BOC Score52.6
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#2

Saint Paul College

Saint Paul, MN 9.4 miles from Shoreview BOC Score48.2
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#3

Minneapolis Community and Technical College

Minneapolis, MN 10.5 miles from Shoreview BOC Score45.5
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#4

North Hennepin Community College

Brooklyn Park, MN 11.7 miles from Shoreview BOC Score49.7
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#5

Anoka-Ramsey Community College

Coon Rapids, MN 12.0 miles from Shoreview BOC Score46.3
Published tuition$5,682 - $16,110
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Minnesota schools on the Minnesota accounting page.


Accounting Wages Near Shoreview

Shoreview 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.


Shoreview at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population26,724Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$109,399Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+63.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)104.8 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Accounting-related employment in Ramsey County1,284 workers, 156 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Shoreview, MN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Shoreview. The closest is Century College in White Bear Lake, MN (8.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Anoka-Ramsey Community College (12.0 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Shoreview?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Shoreview 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 New Brighton instead of Shoreview?

New Brighton, MN is 3.7 miles from Shoreview 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 Shoreview an affordable place to study accounting?

Shoreview’s median household income of $109,399 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Shoreview 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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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.