Best Online Accounting Programs in Sedalia, MO (2026)

Sedalia, Missouri has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $4,950 to $17,119 per year for indexed programs. Sedalia has a population of about 21,869. Median household income is $50,668 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 17.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Missouri, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $143,460 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Accounting Schools to Sedalia

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

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

Accounting Wages Near Sedalia

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.

Sedalia at a Glance

Other Sedalia-Area Cities With Accounting Programs

• Warrensburg, MO – 26.9 mi away (22,227 pop)
• Columbia, MO – 51.7 mi away (138,675 pop)
• Jefferson City, MO – 57.9 mi away (58,439 pop)
• Blue Springs, MO – 59.7 mi away (54,431 pop)
• Lees Summit, MO – 63.5 mi away (89,467 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Sedalia, MO?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Sedalia. The closest is Missouri Valley College in Marshall, MO (27.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is North Central Missouri College (97.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles in Missouri?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles in Missouri are: Financial Manager ($143,460), Financial Analyst ($98,420), Budget Analyst ($81,980). Wages for Sedalia workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Warrensburg instead of Sedalia?

Warrensburg, MO is 26.9 miles from Sedalia 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 Sedalia an affordable place to study accounting?

Sedalia’s median household income of $50,668 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Sedalia while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Missouri 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.