Best Online Accounting Programs in Kernersville, NC (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Kernersville, North Carolina has 3 accredited schools offering accounting programs. Kernersville has a population of about 27,439. Median household income is $69,923 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 36.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Winston-Salem, NC metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $155,030 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Accounting Schools to Kernersville

The 3 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 3 schools in our directory that offer accounting programs near Kernersville. Distances are calculated from Kernersville 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 Kernersville. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Strayer University-North Carolina

Greensboro, NC 11.9 miles from Kernersville BOC Score17.8
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#2

American National University

Salem, VA 82.5 miles from Kernersville BOC Score36.2
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#3

Northeastern Technical College

Cheraw, SC 97.6 miles from Kernersville BOC Score35.2
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all North Carolina schools on the North Carolina accounting page.

Accounting Wages Near Kernersville

Kernersville is part of the Winston-Salem, NC metro area (BLS area code 49180). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to North Carolina statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Accountant and Auditor$78,950Winston-Salem, NC$85,815
Financial Manager$155,030Winston-Salem, NC$168,511
Financial Analyst$78,190Winston-Salem, NC$84,989
Budget Analyst$68,940Winston-Salem, NC$74,935
Tax Preparer$47,860Winston-Salem, NC$52,022
Tax Examiner and Collector$61,950NC statewide$67,337
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk$48,360Winston-Salem, NC$52,565

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.

Kernersville at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population27,439Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$69,923Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+36.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)92.0 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Accounting-related employment in Forsyth County851 workers, 192 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Kernersville, NC?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Kernersville. The closest is Strayer University-North Carolina in Greensboro, NC (11.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Northeastern Technical College (97.6 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Kernersville?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Kernersville are: Financial Manager ($155,030), Accountant and Auditor ($78,950), Financial Analyst ($78,190). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with North Carolina statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in High Point instead of Kernersville?

High Point, NC is 9.5 miles from Kernersville 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 Kernersville an affordable place to study accounting?

Kernersville’s median household income of $69,923 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Kernersville while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and North Carolina 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.

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