Best Online Accounting Programs in Springfield, MO (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Springfield, Missouri has 4 accredited schools offering accounting programs. Springfield has a population of about 169,432. Median household income is $45,984 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 30.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Springfield, MO metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $130,290 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Accounting Schools to Springfield

The 4 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 4 schools in our directory that offer accounting programs near Springfield. Distances are calculated from Springfield 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 Springfield. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Ozarks Technical Community College

Springfield, MO 1.7 miles from Springfield BOC Score54.7
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#2

North Arkansas College

Harrison, AR 68.2 miles from Springfield BOC Score46.9
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#3

NorthWest Arkansas Community College

Bentonville, AR 75.7 miles from Springfield BOC Score52.6
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#4

Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College

Miami, OK 89.7 miles from Springfield BOC Score39.0
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Missouri schools on the Missouri accounting page.

Accounting Wages Near Springfield

Springfield is part of the Springfield, MO metro area (BLS area code 44180). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Missouri statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Accountant and Auditor$73,020Springfield, MO$82,415
Financial Manager$130,290Springfield, MO$147,054
Financial Analyst$93,310Springfield, MO$105,316
Budget Analyst$81,980MO statewide$92,528
Tax Preparer$56,820Springfield, MO$64,131
Tax Examiner and Collector$48,510Springfield, MO$54,752
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk$45,330Springfield, MO$51,163

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.

Springfield at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population169,432Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$45,984Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+30.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)88.6 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Accounting-related employment in Greene County1,567 workers, 152 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Springfield, MO?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Springfield. The closest is Ozarks Technical Community College in Springfield, MO (1.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College (89.7 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Springfield?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Springfield are: Financial Manager ($130,290), Financial Analyst ($93,310), Budget Analyst ($81,980). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Missouri statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Nixa instead of Springfield?

Nixa, MO is 10.3 miles from Springfield 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 Springfield an affordable place to study accounting?

Springfield’s median household income of $45,984 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Springfield 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.

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