Best Online Accounting Programs in Kingston, NY (2026)

Kingston, New York has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $5,346 to $15,709 per year for indexed programs. Kingston has a population of about 23,942. Median household income is $65,413 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 31.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Kingston, NY metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $146,070 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Accounting Schools to Kingston

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

#1

Ulster County Community College

Stone Ridge, NY 8.6 miles from Kingston BOC Score62.6
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#2

Dutchess Community College

Poughkeepsie, NY 14.9 miles from Kingston BOC Score55.7
Published tuition$5,346 - $15,709
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#3

Columbia-Greene Community College

Hudson, NY 24.7 miles from Kingston BOC Score64.9
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#4

Sullivan County Community College

Loch Sheldrake, NY 36.4 miles from Kingston BOC Score42.3
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#5

Orange County Community College

Middletown, NY 40.5 miles from Kingston BOC Score58.4
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New York schools on the New York accounting page.


Accounting Wages Near Kingston

Kingston is part of the Kingston, NY metro area (BLS area code 28740). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to New York statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Accountant and Auditor$80,560Kingston, NY$80,000
Financial Manager$146,070Kingston, NY$145,055
Financial Analyst$101,280Kingston, NY$100,576
Budget Analyst$88,540NY statewide$87,925
Tax Preparer$71,850NY statewide$71,351
Tax Examiner and Collector$72,610NY statewide$72,105
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk$54,510Kingston, NY$54,131

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.


Kingston at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population23,942Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$65,413Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+31.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)100.7 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Accounting-related employment in Ulster County213 workers, 77 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Kingston, NY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Kingston. The closest is Ulster County Community College in Stone Ridge, NY (8.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Orange County Community College (40.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Kingston?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Kingston are: Financial Manager ($146,070), Financial Analyst ($101,280), Budget Analyst ($88,540). 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 Poughkeepsie instead of Kingston?

Poughkeepsie, NY is 16.7 miles from Kingston 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 Kingston an affordable place to study accounting?

Kingston’s median household income of $65,413 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Kingston 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.