Best Online Accounting Programs in Dover, NH (2026)

Dover, New Hampshire has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $7,140 to $18,752 per year for indexed programs. Dover has a population of about 33,070. Median household income is $92,748 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 49.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $209,780 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Accounting Schools to Dover

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer accounting programs near Dover. Distances are calculated from Dover city center.

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New Hampshire schools on the New Hampshire accounting page.

Accounting Wages Near Dover

Dover is part of the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area (BLS area code 14460). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to New Hampshire statewide.

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.

Dover at a Glance

Other Dover-Area Cities With Accounting Programs

• Rochester, NH – 9.0 mi away (30,345 pop)
• Portsmouth, NH – 10.4 mi away (91,193 pop)
• Sanford, ME – 17.5 mi away (29,139 pop)
• Biddeford, ME – 29.1 mi away (21,362 pop)
• Haverhill, MA – 29.8 mi away (62,873 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Dover, NH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Dover. The closest is North Shore Community College in Danvers, MA (41.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Mount Wachusett Community College (69.1 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Dover?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Dover are: Financial Manager ($209,780), Financial Analyst ($117,520), Accountant and Auditor ($100,150). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with New Hampshire statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Rochester instead of Dover?

Rochester, NH is 9.0 miles from Dover 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 Dover an affordable place to study accounting?

Dover’s median household income of $92,748 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Dover while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and New Hampshire 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.