Best Online Accounting Programs in Marietta, OH (2026)

Marietta, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $4,128 to $17,575 per year for indexed programs. Marietta has a population of about 13,282. Median household income is $45,986 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Ohio, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $140,870 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Accounting Schools to Marietta

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer accounting programs near Marietta, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Marietta 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 Marietta. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Washington State College of Ohio

Marietta, OH 0.7 miles from Marietta BOC Score 58.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,988
Avg net price $7,714/yr
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  • Programs offered: 56

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Accounting Wages Near Marietta

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Ohio, statewide)
Accountant and Auditor$79,320
Financial Manager$140,870
Financial Analyst$94,280
Budget Analyst$89,840
Tax Preparer$49,020
Tax Examiner and Collector$76,240
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk$48,810

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.


Marietta at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population13,282Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$45,986Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+28.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Accounting-related employment in Washington County122 workers, 24 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Marietta, OH?

Accredited schools offering accounting programs near Marietta 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 in Ohio?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles in Ohio are: Financial Manager ($140,870), Financial Analyst ($94,280), Budget Analyst ($89,840). Wages for Marietta workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Parkersburg instead of Marietta?

Parkersburg, WV is 12.3 miles from Marietta 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 Marietta an affordable place to study accounting?

Marietta’s median household income of $45,986 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Marietta 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 Marietta

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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 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.