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 accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer accounting programs near Kingston, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Kingston 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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.
Acceptance rate
89%
Graduation rate
47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$51,629
Avg net price
$17,225/yr
TuitionIn‑state$8,772
Out‑of‑state$12,762
Key stats- Retention rate: 62%
- Programs offered: 53
Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$42,215
Avg net price
$16,296/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 69%
- Programs offered: 12
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$41,236
Avg net price
$14,522/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 68%
- Programs offered: 33
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
86%
Graduation rate
56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$59,950
Avg net price
$33,062/yr
TuitionIn‑state$42,432
Out‑of‑state$42,432
Key stats- Retention rate: 77%
- Programs offered: 74
Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$54,080
Avg net price
$11,676/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 56%
- Programs offered: 43
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$31,519
Avg net price
$19,860/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$49,365
Avg net price
$5,127/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 63%
- Programs offered: 47
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
63%
Graduation rate
55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$69,781
Avg net price
$10,867/yr
TuitionIn‑state$8,626
Out‑of‑state$18,536
Key stats- Retention rate: 81%
- Programs offered: 39
Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
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.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|
| Accountant and Auditor | $80,560 | Kingston, NY | $80,000 |
| Financial Manager | $146,070 | Kingston, NY | $145,055 |
| Financial Analyst | $101,280 | Kingston, NY | $100,576 |
| Budget Analyst | $88,540 | NY statewide | $87,925 |
| Tax Preparer | $71,850 | NY statewide | $71,351 |
| Tax Examiner and Collector | $72,610 | NY statewide | $72,105 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk | $54,510 | Kingston, 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
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 23,942 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $65,413 | Census 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 County | 213 workers, 77 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Kingston-Area Cities With Accounting Programs
- Poughkeepsie, NY – 16.7 mi away (391,552 pop)
- Newburgh, NY – 29.4 mi away (28,200 pop)
- Middletown, NY – 40.0 mi away (57,478 pop)
- Kiryas Joel, NY – 41.7 mi away (23,094 pop)
- Peekskill, NY – 44.5 mi away (24,053 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited accounting schools are near Kingston, NY?
Accredited schools offering accounting programs near Kingston are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.
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: July 23, 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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