Best Online Accounting Programs in North Olmsted, OH (2026)

North Olmsted, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs. North Olmsted has a population of about 32,031. Median household income is $85,435 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Cleveland, OH metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $157,900 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Accounting Schools to North Olmsted

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

#1

Cuyahoga Community College District

Cleveland, OH 13.4 miles from North Olmsted BOC Score47.6
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#2

Stautzenberger College-Brecksville

Brecksville, OH 16.6 miles from North Olmsted BOC Score40.5
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#3

Bowling Green State University-Firelands

Huron, OH 35.0 miles from North Olmsted BOC Score40.9
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#4

Stark State College

North Canton, OH 45.4 miles from North Olmsted BOC Score46.3
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#5

North Central State College

Mansfield, OH 54.8 miles from North Olmsted BOC Score60.9
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Ohio schools on the Ohio accounting page.


Accounting Wages Near North Olmsted

North Olmsted is part of the Cleveland, OH metro area (BLS area code 17410). 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$80,000Cleveland, OH$85,197
Financial Manager$157,900Cleveland, OH$168,158
Financial Analyst$98,320Cleveland, OH$104,707
Budget Analyst$90,940Cleveland, OH$96,848
Tax Preparer$49,020OH statewide$52,204
Tax Examiner and Collector$92,520Cleveland, OH$98,530
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk$48,860Cleveland, OH$52,034

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.


North Olmsted at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population32,031Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$85,435Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+32.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)93.9 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Accounting-related employment in Cuyahoga County6,288 workers, 705 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near North Olmsted, OH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near North Olmsted. The closest is Cuyahoga Community College District in Cleveland, OH (13.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is North Central State College (54.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles near North Olmsted?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near North Olmsted are: Financial Manager ($157,900), Financial Analyst ($98,320), Tax Examiner and Collector ($92,520). 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 Westlake instead of North Olmsted?

Westlake, OH is 2.6 miles from North Olmsted 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 North Olmsted an affordable place to study accounting?

North Olmsted’s median household income of $85,435 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in North Olmsted 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 North Olmsted

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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.