Best Online Accounting Programs in Rome, NY (2026)

Rome, New York has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $5,776 to $17,648 per year for indexed programs. Rome has a population of about 31,795. Median household income is $58,857 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Utica-Rome, NY metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $144,760 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Accounting Schools to Rome

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

#1

Mohawk Valley Community College

Utica, NY 17.3 miles from Rome BOC Score55.3
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#2

SUNY Morrisville

Morrisville, NY 24.2 miles from Rome BOC Score56.5
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#3

Herkimer County Community College

Herkimer, NY 27.8 miles from Rome BOC Score44.5
Published tuition$5,776 - $17,648
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#4

Onondaga Community College

Syracuse, NY 38.7 miles from Rome BOC Score33.0
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#5

Jefferson Community College

Watertown, NY 57.4 miles from Rome BOC Score44.8
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New York schools on the New York accounting page.


Accounting Wages Near Rome

Rome is part of the Utica-Rome, NY metro area (BLS area code 46540). 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$79,830Utica-Rome, NY$86,117
Financial Manager$144,760Utica-Rome, NY$156,160
Financial Analyst$92,360Utica-Rome, NY$99,633
Budget Analyst$88,540NY statewide$95,512
Tax Preparer$71,850NY statewide$77,508
Tax Examiner and Collector$72,610NY statewide$78,328
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk$49,280Utica-Rome, NY$53,161

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.


Rome at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population31,795Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$58,857Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+21.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)92.7 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Accounting-related employment in Oneida County338 workers, 64 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Rome, NY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Rome. The closest is Mohawk Valley Community College in Utica, NY (17.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Jefferson Community College (57.4 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Rome?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Rome are: Financial Manager ($144,760), Financial Analyst ($92,360), 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 Oneida instead of Rome?

Oneida, NY is 13.4 miles from Rome 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 Rome an affordable place to study accounting?

Rome’s median household income of $58,857 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Rome 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.