Best Online Accounting Programs in Fremont, NE (2026)

Fremont, Nebraska has 3 accredited schools offering accounting programs. Fremont has a population of about 27,321. Median household income is $67,179 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Nebraska, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $140,360 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Accounting Schools to Fremont

The 3 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 3 schools in our directory that offer accounting programs near Fremont. Distances are calculated from Fremont 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 Fremont. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Metropolitan Community College Area

Omaha, NE 31.2 miles from Fremont BOC Score46.7
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#2

Southeast Community College Area

Lincoln, NE 44.2 miles from Fremont BOC Score55.6
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#3

Western Iowa Tech Community College

Sioux City, IA 72.1 miles from Fremont BOC Score57.6
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Nebraska schools on the Nebraska accounting page.


Accounting Wages Near Fremont

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Nebraska, statewide)
Accountant and Auditor$72,080
Financial Manager$140,360
Financial Analyst$85,320
Budget Analyst$83,010
Tax Preparer$43,010
Tax Examiner and Collector$59,150
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk$47,110

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.


Fremont at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population27,321Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$67,179Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+21.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Accounting-related employment in Dodge County67 workers, 13 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Fremont, NE?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Fremont. The closest is Metropolitan Community College Area in Omaha, NE (31.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Western Iowa Tech Community College (72.1 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles in Nebraska?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles in Nebraska are: Financial Manager ($140,360), Financial Analyst ($85,320), Budget Analyst ($83,010). Wages for Fremont workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Omaha instead of Fremont?

Omaha, NE is 26.1 miles from Fremont 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 Fremont an affordable place to study accounting?

Fremont’s median household income of $67,179 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Fremont while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Nebraska 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.