Best Online Accounting Programs in Piqua, OH (2026)

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

Piqua, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs. Piqua has a population of about 20,533. Median household income is $63,770 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 13.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $137,140 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Accounting Schools to Piqua

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

#1

Sinclair Community College

Dayton, OH 27.3 miles from Piqua BOC Score55.7
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#2

Clark State College

Springfield, OH 29.3 miles from Piqua BOC Score46.3
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#3

James A. Rhodes State College

Lima, OH 41.4 miles from Piqua BOC Score60.9
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#4

Miami University-Middletown

Middletown, OH 43.5 miles from Piqua BOC Score45.7
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#5

Miami University-Hamilton

Hamilton, OH 56.0 miles from Piqua BOC Score43.1
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Ohio schools on the Ohio accounting page.

Accounting Wages Near Piqua

Piqua is part of the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area (BLS area code 19430). 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$79,030Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH$85,254
Financial Manager$137,140Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH$147,940
Financial Analyst$82,000Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH$88,457
Budget Analyst$95,200Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH$102,697
Tax Preparer$48,030Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH$51,812
Tax Examiner and Collector$81,790Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH$88,231
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk$48,970Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH$52,826

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.

Piqua at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population20,533Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$63,770Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+13.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)92.7 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Accounting-related employment in Miami County122 workers, 36 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Piqua, OH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Piqua. The closest is Sinclair Community College in Dayton, OH (27.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Miami University-Hamilton (56.0 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Piqua?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Piqua are: Financial Manager ($137,140), Budget Analyst ($95,200), Financial Analyst ($82,000). 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 Troy instead of Piqua?

Troy, OH is 7.5 miles from Piqua 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 Piqua an affordable place to study accounting?

Piqua’s median household income of $63,770 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Piqua 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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