Best Online Accounting Programs in West New York, NJ (2026)

West New York, New Jersey has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs. West New York has a population of about 51,683. Median household income is $67,139 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.5% 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 West New York

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

#1

Hudson County Community College

Jersey City, NJ 4.7 miles from West New York BOC Score38.8
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#2

CUNY LaGuardia Community College

Long Island City, NY 4.7 miles from West New York BOC Score61.5
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#3

CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College

New York, NY 4.7 miles from West New York BOC Score60.1
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#4

CUNY Hostos Community College

Bronx, NY 4.9 miles from West New York BOC Score56.5
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#5

CUNY New York City College of Technology

Brooklyn, NY 6.3 miles from West New York BOC Score44.3
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New Jersey schools on the New Jersey accounting page.


Accounting Wages Near West New York

West New York 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.


West New York at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population51,683Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$67,139Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+33.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)112.6 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Accounting-related employment in Hudson County3,667 workers, 214 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near West New York, NJ?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near West New York. The closest is Hudson County Community College in Jersey City, NJ (4.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is CUNY New York City College of Technology (6.3 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles near West New York?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near West New York 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 Union City instead of West New York?

Union City, NJ is 1.7 miles from West New York 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 West New York an affordable place to study accounting?

West New York’s median household income of $67,139 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in West New York 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 West New York

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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.