Best Online Accounting Programs in Bowling Green, OH (2026)

Bowling Green, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs. Bowling Green has a population of about 30,051. Median household income is $46,719 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 47.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Toledo, OH metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $125,330 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Accounting Schools to Bowling Green

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer accounting programs near Bowling Green, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Bowling Green city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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 Bowling Green. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

James A. Rhodes State College

Lima, OH 50.0 miles from Bowling Green BOC Score 60.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,855
Avg net price $8,757/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 62

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Bowling Green State University-Firelands

Huron, OH 54.8 miles from Bowling Green BOC Score 40.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 22%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,896
Avg net price $17,480/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 53%
  • Programs offered: 12

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Marion Technical College

Marion, OH 61.3 miles from Bowling Green BOC Score 55.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,495
Avg net price $7,417/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 54

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

North Central State College

Mansfield, OH 68.5 miles from Bowling Green BOC Score 60.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,158
Avg net price $4,687/yr
Tuition
In‑state$4,624
Out‑of‑state$9,103
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 46

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Clark State College

Springfield, OH 102.5 miles from Bowling Green BOC Score 46.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 31%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,584
Avg net price $12,135/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 43%
  • Programs offered: 67

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Columbus State Community College

Columbus, OH 103.2 miles from Bowling Green BOC Score 56.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,435
Avg net price $8,400/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 95

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Central Ohio Technical College

Newark, OH 110.1 miles from Bowling Green BOC Score 56.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 31%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,168
Avg net price $9,948/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Sinclair Community College

Dayton, OH 115.8 miles from Bowling Green BOC Score 55.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,558
Avg net price $5,992/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 144

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Accounting Wages Near Bowling Green

Bowling Green is part of the Toledo, OH metro area (BLS area code 45780). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Ohio statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Accountant and Auditor$77,400Toledo, OH$84,590
Financial Manager$125,330Toledo, OH$136,973
Financial Analyst$96,640Toledo, OH$105,617
Budget Analyst$82,990Toledo, OH$90,699
Tax Preparer$49,020OH statewide$53,574
Tax Examiner and Collector$76,240OH statewide$83,322
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk$47,840Toledo, OH$52,284

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.


Bowling Green at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population30,051Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$46,719Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+47.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)91.5 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Accounting-related employment in Wood County117 workers, 38 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Bowling Green, OH?

Accredited schools offering accounting programs near Bowling Green are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Bowling Green?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Bowling Green are: Financial Manager ($125,330), Financial Analyst ($96,640), Budget Analyst ($82,990). 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 Perrysburg instead of Bowling Green?

Perrysburg, OH is 11.1 miles from Bowling Green 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 Bowling Green an affordable place to study accounting?

Bowling Green’s median household income of $46,719 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Bowling Green 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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Other Programs Available in Bowling Green

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Bowling Green:

Data verified: July 23, 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.