Best Online Accounting Programs in Newburgh, NY (2026)

Newburgh, New York has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $5,346 to $15,709 per year for indexed programs. Newburgh has a population of about 28,649. Median household income is $51,006 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 17.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $146,910 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Accounting Schools to Newburgh

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

#1

Dutchess Community College

Poughkeepsie, NY 16.6 miles from Newburgh BOC Score55.7
Published tuition$5,346 - $15,709
Online programsYes

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#2

Orange County Community College

Middletown, NY 21.5 miles from Newburgh BOC Score58.4
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#3

Ulster County Community College

Stone Ridge, NY 25.0 miles from Newburgh BOC Score62.6
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#4

Rockland Community College

Suffern, NY 25.8 miles from Newburgh BOC Score59.7
Published tuition$6,398 - $14,941
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#5

SUNY Westchester Community College

Valhalla, NY 32.3 miles from Newburgh BOC Score45.9
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New York schools on the New York accounting page.


Accounting Wages Near Newburgh

Newburgh is part of the Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY metro area (BLS area code 28880). 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$88,900Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY$81,261
Financial Manager$146,910Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY$134,287
Financial Analyst$101,150Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY$92,459
Budget Analyst$98,590Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY$90,119
Tax Preparer$60,210Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY$55,037
Tax Examiner and Collector$94,890Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY$86,737
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk$56,130Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY$51,307

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.


Newburgh at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population28,649Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$51,006Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+17.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)109.4 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Accounting-related employment in Orange County1,059 workers, 178 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Newburgh, NY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Newburgh. The closest is Dutchess Community College in Poughkeepsie, NY (16.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is SUNY Westchester Community College (32.3 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Newburgh?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Newburgh are: Financial Manager ($146,910), Financial Analyst ($101,150), Budget Analyst ($98,590). 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 Kiryas Joel instead of Newburgh?

Kiryas Joel, NY is 13.6 miles from Newburgh 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 Newburgh an affordable place to study accounting?

Newburgh’s median household income of $51,006 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Newburgh 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 Newburgh

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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.