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

#1

Metropolitan Community College Area

Omaha, NE 31.2 miles from Fremont BOC Score 46.7
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 19%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,773
Avg net price $4,982/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 78

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Southeast Community College Area

Lincoln, NE 44.2 miles from Fremont BOC Score 55.6
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,405
Avg net price $9,171/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 91

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Western Nebraska Community College

Scottsbluff, NE 370.5 miles from Fremont BOC Score 59.9
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,729
Avg net price $5,474/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 45

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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?

Accredited schools offering accounting programs near Fremont 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 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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Other Programs Available in Fremont

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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.