Best Online Accounting Programs in Mandan, ND (2026)

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

Mandan, North Dakota has 1 accredited school offering accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $9,118 to $20,155 per year for indexed programs. Mandan has a population of about 24,293. Median household income is $75,966 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 30.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Bismarck, ND metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $133,370 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Accounting Schools to Mandan

The 1 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 1 schools in our directory that offer accounting programs near Mandan. Distances are calculated from Mandan 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 Mandan. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Published tuition$9,118 - $20,155

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

Accounting Wages Near Mandan

Mandan is part of the Bismarck, ND metro area (BLS area code 13900). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to North Dakota statewide.

Occupation	Median Wage	Source	COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Accountant and Auditor	$76,910	Bismarck, ND	$84,516
Financial Manager	$133,370	Bismarck, ND	$146,560
Financial Analyst	$71,520	Bismarck, ND	$78,593
Budget Analyst	$77,400	ND statewide	$85,055
Tax Preparer	$57,060	ND statewide	$62,703
Tax Examiner and Collector	$72,230	ND statewide	$79,374
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk	$49,310	Bismarck, ND	$54,187

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.

Mandan at a Glance

Metric	Value	Source
Population	24,293	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income	$75,966	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+	30.6%	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)	91.0 (below U.S. average)	BEA RPP 2024
Accounting-related employment in Morton County	165 workers, 14 establishments	BLS QCEW 2024 annual

Other Mandan-Area Cities With Accounting Programs

Bismarck, ND – 5.5 mi away (96,857 pop)
Dickinson, ND – 90.1 mi away (22,733 pop)
Minot, ND – 99.2 mi away (50,845 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Mandan, ND?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Mandan. The closest is Dickinson State University in Dickinson, ND (90.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Dickinson State University (90.5 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Mandan?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Mandan are: Financial Manager ($133,370), Budget Analyst ($77,400), Accountant and Auditor ($76,910). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with North Dakota statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Bismarck instead of Mandan?

Bismarck, ND is 5.5 miles from Mandan 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 Mandan an affordable place to study accounting?

Mandan’s median household income of $75,966 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Mandan while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and North Dakota 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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