Best Online Accounting Programs in Trotwood, OH (2026)

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

Trotwood, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs. Trotwood has a population of about 23,041. Median household income is $49,082 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 17.6% 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 Trotwood

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

#1

Sinclair Community College

Dayton, OH 6.1 miles from Trotwood BOC Score55.7
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#2

Miami University-Middletown

Middletown, OH 18.5 miles from Trotwood BOC Score45.7
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#3

Clark State College

Springfield, OH 28.4 miles from Trotwood BOC Score46.3
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#4

Miami University-Hamilton

Hamilton, OH 31.5 miles from Trotwood BOC Score43.1
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#5

University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College

Blue Ash, OH 38.9 miles from Trotwood BOC Score51.3
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Ohio schools on the Ohio accounting page.

Accounting Wages Near Trotwood

Trotwood 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.

Trotwood at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population23,041Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$49,082Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+17.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)92.7 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Accounting-related employment in Montgomery County1,407 workers, 212 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Trotwood, OH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Trotwood. The closest is Sinclair Community College in Dayton, OH (6.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College (38.9 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Trotwood?

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

Dayton, OH is 6.3 miles from Trotwood 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 Trotwood an affordable place to study accounting?

Trotwood’s median household income of $49,082 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Trotwood 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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