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Best Online Accounting Programs in Lumberton, NC (2026)
Lumberton, North Carolina has 1 accredited school offering accounting programs. Lumberton has a population of about 19,220. Median household income is $43,114 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In North Carolina, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $166,780 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Accounting Schools to Lumberton
The 1 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 1 schools in our directory that offer accounting programs near Lumberton. Distances are calculated from Lumberton 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 Lumberton. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all North Carolina schools on the North Carolina accounting page.
Accounting Wages Near Lumberton
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (North Carolina, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Accountant and Auditor | $82,050 |
| Financial Manager | $166,780 |
| Financial Analyst | $102,390 |
| Budget Analyst | $82,350 |
| Tax Preparer | $48,130 |
| Tax Examiner and Collector | $61,950 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk | $47,930 |
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.
Lumberton at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,220 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $43,114 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 21.3% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Accounting-related employment in Robeson County | 138 workers, 32 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Lumberton-Area Cities With Accounting Programs
- Laurinburg, NC – 27.6 mi away (20,514 pop)
- Fayetteville, NC – 31.4 mi away (316,764 pop)
- Pinehurst, NC – 46.4 mi away (44,070 pop)
- Rockingham, NC – 47.2 mi away (24,135 pop)
- Florence, SC – 53.8 mi away (92,614 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited accounting schools are near Lumberton, NC?
Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Lumberton. The closest is Northeastern Technical College in Cheraw, SC (52.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Northeastern Technical College (52.5 miles).
What are the highest-paying accounting roles in North Carolina?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles in North Carolina are: Financial Manager ($166,780), Financial Analyst ($102,390), Budget Analyst ($82,350). Wages for Lumberton workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Laurinburg instead of Lumberton?
Laurinburg, NC is 27.6 miles from Lumberton 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 Lumberton an affordable place to study accounting?
Lumberton’s median household income of $43,114 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lumberton 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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