Best Online Accounting Programs in Omaha, NE (2026)

Omaha, Nebraska has 4 accredited schools offering accounting programs. Omaha has a population of about 488,197. Median household income is $72,708 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 40.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Omaha, NE-IA metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $140,390 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Accounting Schools to Omaha

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

#1

Metropolitan Community College Area

Omaha, NE 5.6 miles from Omaha BOC Score46.7
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#2

Southeast Community College Area

Lincoln, NE 43.6 miles from Omaha BOC Score55.6
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#3

Western Iowa Tech Community College

Sioux City, IA 85.4 miles from Omaha BOC Score57.6
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#4

Southwestern Community College

Creston, IA 87.6 miles from Omaha BOC Score57.2
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Nebraska schools on the Nebraska accounting page.


Accounting Wages Near Omaha

Omaha is part of the Omaha, NE-IA metro area (BLS area code 36540). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Nebraska statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Accountant and Auditor$77,030Omaha, NE-IA$83,819
Financial Manager$140,390Omaha, NE-IA$152,764
Financial Analyst$87,850Omaha, NE-IA$95,593
Budget Analyst$91,450Omaha, NE-IA$99,510
Tax Preparer$41,600Omaha, NE-IA$45,267
Tax Examiner and Collector$65,580Omaha, NE-IA$71,360
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk$49,230Omaha, NE-IA$53,569

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.


Omaha at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population488,197Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$72,708Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+40.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)91.9 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Accounting-related employment in Douglas County3,538 workers, 298 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Omaha, NE?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Omaha. The closest is Metropolitan Community College Area in Omaha, NE (5.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Southwestern Community College (87.6 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Omaha?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Omaha are: Financial Manager ($140,390), Budget Analyst ($91,450), Financial Analyst ($87,850). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Nebraska statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Bellevue instead of Omaha?

Bellevue, NE is 9.5 miles from Omaha 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 Omaha an affordable place to study accounting?

Omaha’s median household income of $72,708 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Omaha 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.