Miami University-Hamilton
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Best Online Accounting Programs in Hamilton, OH (2026)
Hamilton, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs. Hamilton has a population of about 63,124. Median household income is $54,293 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 15.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $152,700 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Accounting Schools to Hamilton
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer accounting programs near Hamilton. Distances are calculated from Hamilton 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 Hamilton. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College
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Miami University-Middletown
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Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
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Interactive College of Technology-Newport
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Ohio schools on the Ohio accounting page.
Accounting Wages Near Hamilton
Hamilton is part of the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area (BLS area code 17140). 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 | $80,640 | Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $84,528 |
| Financial Manager | $152,700 | Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $160,063 |
| Financial Analyst | $86,040 | Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $90,189 |
| Budget Analyst | $97,190 | Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $101,876 |
| Tax Preparer | $48,730 | Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $51,080 |
| Tax Examiner and Collector | $60,690 | Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $63,616 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk | $49,590 | Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $51,981 |
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.
Hamilton at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 63,124 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $54,293 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 15.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 95.4 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Accounting-related employment in Butler County | 470 workers, 139 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Hamilton-Area Cities With Accounting Programs
- Fairfield, OH – 4.6 mi away (42,617 pop)
- Oxford, OH – 12.3 mi away (22,344 pop)
- Middletown, OH – 13.0 mi away (97,742 pop)
- Mason, OH – 14.2 mi away (33,037 pop)
- Cincinnati, OH – 17.7 mi away (1,634,573 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited accounting schools are near Hamilton, OH?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Hamilton. The closest is Miami University-Hamilton in Hamilton, OH (1.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Interactive College of Technology-Newport (21.8 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Hamilton?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Hamilton are: Financial Manager ($152,700), Budget Analyst ($97,190), Financial Analyst ($86,040). 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 Fairfield instead of Hamilton?
Fairfield, OH is 4.6 miles from Hamilton 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 Hamilton an affordable place to study accounting?
Hamilton’s median household income of $54,293 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Hamilton 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.