Best Online Accounting Programs in Oswego, NY (2026)

Oswego, New York has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $6,138 to $19,411 per year for indexed programs. Oswego has a population of about 17,028. Median household income is $53,286 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Syracuse, NY metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $169,270 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Accounting Schools to Oswego

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer accounting programs near Oswego. Distances are calculated from Oswego city center.

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

Accounting Wages Near Oswego

Oswego is part of the Syracuse, NY metro area (BLS area code 45060). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to New York statewide.

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.

Oswego at a Glance

Other Oswego-Area Cities With Accounting Programs

• Syracuse, NY – 33.6 mi away (407,208 pop)
• Auburn, NY – 35.9 mi away (31,263 pop)
• Watertown, NY – 46.6 mi away (55,436 pop)
• Geneva, NY – 47.3 mi away (29,371 pop)
• Oneida, NY – 49.5 mi away (21,184 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Oswego, NY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Oswego. The closest is Onondaga Community College in Syracuse, NY (34.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Monroe Community College (60.8 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Oswego?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Oswego are: Financial Manager ($169,270), Financial Analyst ($103,900), Budget Analyst ($85,240). 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 Syracuse instead of Oswego?

Syracuse, NY is 33.6 miles from Oswego 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 Oswego an affordable place to study accounting?

Oswego’s median household income of $53,286 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Oswego 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.