Best Online Accounting Programs in Carson City, NV (2026)

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

Carson City, Nevada has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs. Carson City has a population of about 57,522. In the Carson City, NV metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $126,730 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Accounting Schools to Carson City

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer accounting programs near Carson City. Distances are calculated from Carson City 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 Carson City. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Western Nevada College

Carson City, NV 3.3 miles from Carson City BOC Score56.1
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#2

Lake Tahoe Community College

South Lake Tahoe, CA 19.6 miles from Carson City BOC Score20.5
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#3

Truckee Meadows Community College

Reno, NV 29.2 miles from Carson City BOC Score63.0
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#4

Folsom Lake College

Folsom, CA 81.6 miles from Carson City BOC Score57.6
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#5

Sierra College

Rocklin, CA 82.1 miles from Carson City BOC Score54.5
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Nevada schools on the Nevada accounting page.

Accounting Wages Near Carson City

Carson City is part of the Carson City, NV metro area (BLS area code 16180). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Nevada statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Accountant and Auditor$93,560Carson City, NV$95,372
Financial Manager$126,730Carson City, NV$129,185
Financial Analyst$73,270Carson City, NV$74,689
Budget Analyst$93,560Carson City, NV$95,372
Tax Preparer$60,000NV statewide$61,162
Tax Examiner and Collector$75,500NV statewide$76,962
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk$48,240Carson City, NV$49,174

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.

Carson City at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Regional Price Parity (US=100)98.1 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Accounting-related employment in Carson City (city) County141 workers, 44 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Carson City, NV?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Carson City. The closest is Western Nevada College in Carson City, NV (3.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Sierra College (82.1 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Carson City?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Carson City are: Financial Manager ($126,730), Accountant and Auditor ($93,560), Budget Analyst ($93,560). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Nevada statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in South Lake Tahoe instead of Carson City?

South Lake Tahoe, CA is 19.3 miles from Carson City 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.

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 Carson City

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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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