Best Online Accounting Programs in Middletown, OH (2026)

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

Middletown, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs. Middletown has a population of about 50,607. Median household income is $54,985 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.1% 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 Middletown

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer accounting programs near Middletown. Distances are calculated from Middletown 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 Middletown. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Miami University-Middletown

Middletown, OH 1.7 miles from Middletown BOC Score45.7
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#2

Miami University-Hamilton

Hamilton, OH 13.6 miles from Middletown BOC Score43.1
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#3

University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College

Blue Ash, OH 18.7 miles from Middletown BOC Score51.3
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#4

Sinclair Community College

Dayton, OH 19.3 miles from Middletown BOC Score55.7
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#5

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College

Cincinnati, OH 26.0 miles from Middletown BOC Score50.7
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Ohio schools on the Ohio accounting page.

Accounting Wages Near Middletown

Middletown 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Accountant and Auditor$80,640Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN$84,528
Financial Manager$152,700Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN$160,063
Financial Analyst$86,040Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN$90,189
Budget Analyst$97,190Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN$101,876
Tax Preparer$48,730Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN$51,080
Tax Examiner and Collector$60,690Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN$63,616
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk$49,590Cincinnati, 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.

Middletown at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population50,607Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$54,985Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+16.1%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 County470 workers, 139 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Middletown, OH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Middletown. The closest is Miami University-Middletown in Middletown, OH (1.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Cincinnati State Technical and Community College (26.0 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Middletown?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Middletown 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 Lebanon instead of Middletown?

Lebanon, OH is 9.8 miles from Middletown 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 Middletown an affordable place to study accounting?

Middletown’s median household income of $54,985 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Middletown 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.

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