Best Online Accounting Programs in Sandusky, OH (2026)

Sandusky, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs. Sandusky has a population of about 24,748. Median household income is $47,827 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Sandusky, OH metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $127,100 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Accounting Schools to Sandusky

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

#1

Bowling Green State University-Firelands

Huron, OH 6.4 miles from Sandusky BOC Score 40.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 22%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,896
Avg net price $17,480/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 53%
  • Programs offered: 12

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

North Central State College

Mansfield, OH 45.2 miles from Sandusky BOC Score 60.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,158
Avg net price $4,687/yr
Tuition
In‑state$4,624
Out‑of‑state$9,103
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 46

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Marion Technical College

Marion, OH 63.4 miles from Sandusky BOC Score 55.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,495
Avg net price $7,417/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 54

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

James A. Rhodes State College

Lima, OH 87.9 miles from Sandusky BOC Score 60.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,855
Avg net price $8,757/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 62

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Kent State University at Tuscarawas

New Philadelphia, OH 93.1 miles from Sandusky BOC Score 56.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,388
Avg net price $12,542/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 55%
  • Programs offered: 14

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Central Ohio Technical College

Newark, OH 96.1 miles from Sandusky BOC Score 56.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 31%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,168
Avg net price $9,948/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Kent State University at Trumbull

Warren, OH 98.7 miles from Sandusky BOC Score 42.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 22%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,388
Avg net price $11,135/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 49%
  • Programs offered: 18

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Kent State University at Ashtabula

Ashtabula, OH 101.3 miles from Sandusky BOC Score 40.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 22%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,388
Avg net price $12,205/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 38%
  • Programs offered: 19

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Accounting Wages Near Sandusky

Sandusky is part of the Sandusky, OH metro area (BLS area code 41780). 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$74,360Sandusky, OH$83,270
Financial Manager$127,100Sandusky, OH$142,329
Financial Analyst$94,280OH statewide$105,577
Budget Analyst$89,840OH statewide$100,605
Tax Preparer$49,020OH statewide$54,894
Tax Examiner and Collector$76,240OH statewide$85,375
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk$46,090Sandusky, OH$51,613

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.


Sandusky at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population24,748Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$47,827Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+20.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)89.3 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Accounting-related employment in Erie County83 workers, 20 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Sandusky, OH?

Accredited schools offering accounting programs near Sandusky 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 near Sandusky?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Sandusky are: Financial Manager ($127,100), Financial Analyst ($94,280), Budget Analyst ($89,840). 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 Norwalk instead of Sandusky?

Norwalk, OH is 14.8 miles from Sandusky 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 Sandusky an affordable place to study accounting?

Sandusky’s median household income of $47,827 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Sandusky 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 Sandusky

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Sandusky:

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 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.