Stark State College
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Online programsYes
Best Online Accounting Programs in Barberton, OH (2026)
Barberton, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $7,272 to $16,744 per year for indexed programs. Barberton has a population of about 24,977. Median household income is $48,943 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 17.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Akron, OH metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $135,850 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Accounting Schools to Barberton
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer accounting programs near Barberton. Distances are calculated from Barberton 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 Barberton. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Stautzenberger College-Brecksville
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Online programsYes
Cuyahoga Community College District
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Online programsYes
Kent State University at Tuscarawas
Published tuition$7,272 - $16,744
Online programsYes
Kent State University at Trumbull
Published tuition$7,272 - $16,744
Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Ohio schools on the Ohio accounting page.
Accounting Wages Near Barberton
Barberton is part of the Akron, OH metro area (BLS area code 10420). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Ohio statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accountant and Auditor | $78,540 | Akron, OH | $84,090 |
| Financial Manager | $135,850 | Akron, OH | $145,450 |
| Financial Analyst | $85,340 | Akron, OH | $91,370 |
| Budget Analyst | $89,840 | OH statewide | $96,188 |
| Tax Preparer | $49,020 | OH statewide | $52,484 |
| Tax Examiner and Collector | $76,240 | OH statewide | $81,627 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk | $49,180 | Akron, OH | $52,655 |
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.
Barberton at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,977 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $48,943 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 17.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 93.4 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Accounting-related employment in Summit County | 1,827 workers, 287 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Barberton-Area Cities With Accounting Programs
- Akron, OH – 6.5 mi away (565,311 pop)
- Wadsworth, OH – 6.8 mi away (23,136 pop)
- Green, OH – 7.9 mi away (25,673 pop)
- Cuyahoga Falls, OH – 11.5 mi away (49,206 pop)
- Stow, OH – 14.5 mi away (34,711 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited accounting schools are near Barberton, OH?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Barberton. The closest is Stark State College in North Canton, OH (13.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Kent State University at Trumbull (43.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Barberton?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Barberton are: Financial Manager ($135,850), Budget Analyst ($89,840), Financial Analyst ($85,340). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Ohio statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Akron instead of Barberton?
Akron, OH is 6.5 miles from Barberton 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 Barberton an affordable place to study accounting?
Barberton’s median household income of $48,943 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Barberton while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Ohio 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.