Best Online Accounting Programs in Ossining, NY (2026)

Ossining, New York has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $4,757 to $15,317 per year for indexed programs. Ossining has a population of about 26,979. Median household income is $100,997 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 40.3% 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 Ossining

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

#1

SUNY Westchester Community College

Valhalla, NY 7.6 miles from Ossining BOC Score45.9
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#2

The College of Westchester

White Plains, NY 9.9 miles from Ossining BOC Score42.4
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#3

Rockland Community College

Suffern, NY 11.5 miles from Ossining BOC Score59.7
Published tuition$6,398 - $14,941
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#4

Bergen Community College

Paramus, NJ 18.4 miles from Ossining BOC Score63.9
Published tuition$4,757 - $15,317
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#5

Monroe College

Bronx, NY 20.6 miles from Ossining BOC Score62.7
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New York schools on the New York accounting page.


Accounting Wages Near Ossining

Ossining 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Accountant and Auditor$105,650New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$93,828
Financial Manager$221,010New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$196,279
Financial Analyst$128,930New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$114,503
Budget Analyst$96,340New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$85,560
Tax Preparer$71,300New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$63,321
Tax Examiner and Collector$86,340New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$76,679
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk$60,640New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$53,854

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.


Ossining at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population26,979Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$100,997Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+40.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)112.6 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Accounting-related employment in Westchester County2,995 workers, 631 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Ossining, NY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Ossining. The closest is SUNY Westchester Community College in Valhalla, NY (7.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Monroe College (20.6 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Ossining?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Ossining 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 Peekskill instead of Ossining?

Peekskill, NY is 9.2 miles from Ossining 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 Ossining an affordable place to study accounting?

Ossining’s median household income of $100,997 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Ossining 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 Ossining

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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.