Best Accounting Schools Near Jamestown, NY (2026)

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

Jamestown, New York has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $8,831 to $34,081 per year for indexed programs. Jamestown has a population of about 28,401. Median household income is $44,878 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In New York, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $219,880 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Accounting Schools to Jamestown

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer accounting programs near Jamestown, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Jamestown 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 Jamestown. 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

SUNY at Fredonia

Fredonia, NY 25.0 miles from Jamestown
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
62.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 78%
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,247
Avg net price $15,897/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,831
Out‑of‑state$19,771
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 70

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

St Bonaventure University

Saint Bonaventure, NY 38.8 miles from Jamestown
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,214
Avg net price $27,074/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Bryant & Stratton College-Online

Orchard Park, NY 53.4 miles from Jamestown
  • 4 year
  • Exclusively online
21.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 21%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,568
Avg net price $15,187/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 27%
  • Programs offered: 20

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo

Buffalo, NY 57.7 miles from Jamestown
  • 4 year
33.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,568
Avg net price $14,135/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

D'Youville University

Buffalo, NY 58.4 miles from Jamestown
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
67.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $66,942
Avg net price $20,433/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Houghton University

Houghton, NY 59.8 miles from Jamestown
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
59.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,721
Avg net price $20,519/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 41

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Canisius University

Buffalo, NY 60.4 miles from Jamestown
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
68.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,681
Avg net price $17,940/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 66

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Daemen University

Amherst, NY 64.2 miles from Jamestown
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
66.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,808
Avg net price $18,693/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Accounting Wages Near Jamestown

Occupation Median Annual Wage (New York, statewide)
Accountant and Auditor $102,640
Financial Manager $219,880
Financial Analyst $127,930
Budget Analyst $88,540
Tax Preparer $71,850
Tax Examiner and Collector $72,610
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk $58,160

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.

Jamestown at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 28,401 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $44,878 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 23.2% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Accounting-related employment in Chautauqua County 126 workers, 44 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Jamestown, NY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Jamestown. The closest is SUNY at Fredonia in Fredonia, NY (25.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Mercyhurst University (41.9 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles in New York are: Financial Manager ($219,880), Financial Analyst ($127,930), Accountant and Auditor ($102,640). Wages for Jamestown workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Dunkirk instead of Jamestown?

Dunkirk, NY is 26.9 miles from Jamestown 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 Jamestown an affordable place to study accounting?

Jamestown’s median household income of $44,878 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Jamestown 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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Other Programs Available in Jamestown

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

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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