Best Online Accounting Programs in Clinton, MS (2026)

Clinton, Mississippi has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $3,510 to $12,733 per year for indexed programs. Clinton has a population of about 27,418. Median household income is $70,913 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 47.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Jackson, MS metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $119,580 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Accounting Schools to Clinton

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

#1

Hinds Community College

Raymond, MS 8.0 miles from Clinton BOC Score 53.6
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 40%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $30,774
Avg net price $4,060/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 73

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Strayer University-Mississippi

Jackson, MS 9.6 miles from Clinton BOC Score 20.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 9%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,092
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 14

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Copiah-Lincoln Community College

Wesson, MS 46.1 miles from Clinton BOC Score 63.6
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $31,241
Avg net price $3,894/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 62

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Holmes Community College

Goodman, MS 49.3 miles from Clinton BOC Score 53.5
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,922
Avg net price $5,643/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 60

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

East Central Community College

Decatur, MS 72.2 miles from Clinton BOC Score 46.4
  • 2 year
Graduation rate 44%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,421
Avg net price $5,240/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 39

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Southwest Mississippi Community College

Summit, MS 74.3 miles from Clinton BOC Score 64.8
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $33,227
Avg net price $2,525/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Mississippi Delta Community College

Moorhead, MS 75.8 miles from Clinton BOC Score 41.8
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 27%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $28,421
Avg net price $3,715/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Meridian Community College

Meridian, MS 93.9 miles from Clinton BOC Score 50.6
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $31,002
Avg net price $6,351/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 61

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Accounting Wages Near Clinton

Clinton is part of the Jackson, MS metro area (BLS area code 27140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Mississippi statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Accountant and Auditor$70,720Jackson, MS$79,461
Financial Manager$119,580Jackson, MS$134,360
Financial Analyst$86,890Jackson, MS$97,629
Budget Analyst$71,280Jackson, MS$80,090
Tax Preparer$50,670MS statewide$56,933
Tax Examiner and Collector$38,900Jackson, MS$43,708
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk$43,920Jackson, MS$49,348

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.


Clinton at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population27,418Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$70,913Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+47.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)89.0 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Accounting-related employment in Hinds County543 workers, 102 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Clinton, MS?

Accredited schools offering accounting programs near Clinton 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 Clinton?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Clinton are: Financial Manager ($119,580), Financial Analyst ($86,890), Budget Analyst ($71,280). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Mississippi statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Jackson instead of Clinton?

Jackson, MS is 7.9 miles from Clinton 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 Clinton an affordable place to study accounting?

Clinton’s median household income of $70,913 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Clinton while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Mississippi 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 Clinton

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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 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.