Best Online Accounting Programs in Meridian, MS (2026)

Meridian, Mississippi has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $3,510 to $13,402 per year for indexed programs. Meridian has a population of about 34,466. Median household income is $34,657 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Mississippi, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $111,390 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Accounting Schools to Meridian

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

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

Accounting Wages Near Meridian

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.

Meridian at a Glance

Other Meridian-Area Cities With Accounting Programs

• Laurel, MS – 54.6 mi away (26,433 pop)
• Starkville, MS – 74.8 mi away (32,441 pop)
• Brandon, MS – 76.3 mi away (23,826 pop)
• Columbus, MS – 79.3 mi away (32,386 pop)
• Pearl, MS – 82.2 mi away (26,485 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Meridian, MS?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Meridian. The closest is Meridian Community College in Meridian, MS (2.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Strayer University-Mississippi (87.7 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles in Mississippi?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles in Mississippi are: Financial Manager ($111,390), Financial Analyst ($79,580), Budget Analyst ($78,850). Wages for Meridian workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Laurel instead of Meridian?

Laurel, MS is 54.6 miles from Meridian 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 Meridian an affordable place to study accounting?

Meridian’s median household income of $34,657 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Meridian 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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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.