James A. Rhodes State College
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Best Online Accounting Programs in Sidney, OH (2026)
Sidney, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs. Sidney has a population of about 20,457. Median household income is $59,560 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 17.2% 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 Sidney
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer accounting programs near Sidney. Distances are calculated from Sidney 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 Sidney. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Clark State College
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Sinclair Community College
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Miami University-Middletown
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Marion Technical College
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Ohio schools on the Ohio accounting page.
Accounting Wages Near Sidney
| Occupation | Median 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.
Sidney at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,457 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $59,560 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 17.2% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Accounting-related employment in Shelby County | 59 workers, 13 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Sidney-Area Cities With Accounting Programs
- Piqua, OH – 10.4 mi away (21,498 pop)
- Troy, OH – 17.2 mi away (25,770 pop)
- Huber Heights, OH – 29.8 mi away (38,019 pop)
- Lima, OH – 31.3 mi away (70,296 pop)
- Springfield, OH – 31.6 mi away (83,115 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited accounting schools are near Sidney, OH?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Sidney. The closest is James A. Rhodes State College in Lima, OH (31.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Marion Technical College (58.7 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
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 Sidney workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Piqua instead of Sidney?
Piqua, OH is 10.4 miles from Sidney 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 Sidney an affordable place to study accounting?
Sidney’s median household income of $59,560 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Sidney 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.