Best Online Accounting Programs in Perth Amboy, NJ (2026)

Perth Amboy, New Jersey has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs. Perth Amboy has a population of about 55,278. Median household income is $58,490 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 15.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $221,010 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Accounting Schools to Perth Amboy

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

#1

Middlesex College

Edison, NJ 5.0 miles from Perth Amboy BOC Score61.0
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#2

UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ

Cranford, NJ 10.5 miles from Perth Amboy BOC Score58.2
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#3

Strayer University-New Jersey

Piscataway, NJ 10.9 miles from Perth Amboy BOC Score18.7
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#4

Brookdale Community College

Lincroft, NJ 15.1 miles from Perth Amboy BOC Score61.2
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#5

Essex County College

Newark, NJ 15.9 miles from Perth Amboy BOC Score43.1
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New Jersey schools on the New Jersey accounting page.


Accounting Wages Near Perth Amboy

Perth Amboy is part of the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area (BLS area code 35620). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to New Jersey statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Accountant and Auditor$105,650New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$93,828
Financial Manager$221,010New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$196,279
Financial Analyst$128,930New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$114,503
Budget Analyst$96,340New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$85,560
Tax Preparer$71,300New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$63,321
Tax Examiner and Collector$86,340New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$76,679
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk$60,640New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$53,854

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.


Perth Amboy at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population55,278Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$58,490Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+15.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)112.6 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Accounting-related employment in Middlesex County5,080 workers, 346 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Perth Amboy, NJ?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Perth Amboy. The closest is Middlesex College in Edison, NJ (5.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Essex County College (15.9 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Perth Amboy?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Perth Amboy are: Financial Manager ($221,010), Financial Analyst ($128,930), Accountant and Auditor ($105,650). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with New Jersey statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Sayreville instead of Perth Amboy?

Sayreville, NJ is 4.7 miles from Perth Amboy 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 Perth Amboy an affordable place to study accounting?

Perth Amboy’s median household income of $58,490 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Perth Amboy while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and New Jersey 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 Perth Amboy

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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.