Best Online Accounting Programs in Plattsburgh, NY (2026)

Plattsburgh, New York has 4 accredited schools offering accounting programs. Plattsburgh has a population of about 19,878. Median household income is $53,962 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 38.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In New York, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $219,880 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Accounting Schools to Plattsburgh

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer accounting programs near Plattsburgh, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Plattsburgh 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:

  • 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 Plattsburgh. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Clinton Community College

Plattsburgh, NY 3.3 miles from Plattsburgh BOC Score 45.6
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,246
Avg net price $9,112/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 25

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Accounting Wages Near Plattsburgh

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (New York, statewide)
Accountant and Auditor$102,640
Financial Manager$219,880
Financial Analyst$127,930
Budget Analyst$88,540
Tax Preparer$71,850
Tax Examiner and Collector$72,610
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk$58,160

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.


Plattsburgh at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population19,878Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$53,962Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+38.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Accounting-related employment in Clinton County77 workers, 26 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Plattsburgh, NY?

Accredited schools offering accounting programs near Plattsburgh 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 in New York?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles in New York are: Financial Manager ($219,880), Financial Analyst ($127,930), Accountant and Auditor ($102,640). Wages for Plattsburgh workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Burlington instead of Plattsburgh?

Burlington, VT is 18.1 miles from Plattsburgh 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 Plattsburgh an affordable place to study accounting?

Plattsburgh’s median household income of $53,962 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Plattsburgh 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 Plattsburgh

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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 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.