Best Accounting Schools Near Keene, NH (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Keene, New Hampshire has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs. Keene has a population of about 22,923. Median household income is $78,183 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 43.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In New Hampshire, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $144,730 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Accounting Schools to Keene

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

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Franklin Pierce University

Rindge, NH 16.9 miles from Keene
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
41.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,353
Avg net price $27,154/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 44

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

New England College

Henniker, NH 28.7 miles from Keene
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
23.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,092
Avg net price $26,972/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 61%
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

River Valley Community College

Claremont, NH 31.1 miles from Keene
  • 2 year
44.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,700
Avg net price $14,804/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 20

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Saint Anselm College

Manchester, NH 40.3 miles from Keene
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 81%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $73,371
Avg net price $34,779/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 49

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Nashua Community College

Nashua, NH 40.7 miles from Keene
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
49.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,164
Avg net price $23,154/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Manchester Community College

Manchester, NH 41.5 miles from Keene
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,063
Avg net price $14,143/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online

Manchester, NH 42.1 miles from Keene
  • 4 year
  • Exclusively online
55.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $66,479
Avg net price $10,864/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 47%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

NHTI-Concord's Community College

Concord, NH 43.1 miles from Keene
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,943
Avg net price $18,011/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 49

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Accounting Wages Near Keene

Occupation Median Annual Wage (New Hampshire, statewide)
Accountant and Auditor $83,470
Financial Manager $144,730
Financial Analyst $82,520
Budget Analyst $92,600
Tax Preparer $61,370
Tax Examiner and Collector $58,610
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk $52,450

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.

Keene at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 22,923 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $78,183 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 43.4% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Accounting-related employment in Cheshire County 111 workers, 32 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Keene, NH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Keene. The closest is Franklin Pierce University in Rindge, NH (16.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Fitchburg State University (36.0 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles in New Hampshire?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles in New Hampshire are: Financial Manager ($144,730), Budget Analyst ($92,600), Accountant and Auditor ($83,470). Wages for Keene workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Gardner instead of Keene?

Gardner, MA is 29.8 miles from Keene 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 Keene an affordable place to study accounting?

Keene’s median household income of $78,183 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Keene 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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Other Programs Available in Keene

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Keene:

Data verified: September 6, 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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