Best Online Accounting Programs in Hempstead, NY (2026)

Hempstead, New York has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs. Hempstead has a population of about 58,569. Median household income is $82,454 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.5% 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 Hempstead

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

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

Accounting Wages Near Hempstead

Hempstead 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 York 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.

Hempstead at a Glance

Other Hempstead-Area Cities With Accounting Programs

• Garden City, NY – 2.0 mi away (22,545 pop)
• Rockville Centre, NY – 2.9 mi away (24,571 pop)
• Freeport, NY – 4.1 mi away (43,279 pop)
• Valley Stream, NY – 5.2 mi away (37,673 pop)
• Long Beach, NY – 8.4 mi away (33,717 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Hempstead, NY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Hempstead. The closest is Nassau Community College in Garden City, NY (2.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Plaza College (11.1 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Hempstead?

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

Should I look at programs in Garden City instead of Hempstead?

Garden City, NY is 2.0 miles from Hempstead 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 Hempstead an affordable place to study accounting?

Hempstead’s median household income of $82,454 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Hempstead while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and New York 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.