Best Online Accounting Programs in Ardmore, OK (2026)

Ardmore, Oklahoma has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs. Ardmore has a population of about 24,757. Median household income is $52,954 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Oklahoma, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $132,460 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Accounting Schools to Ardmore

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

#1

Grayson College

Denison, TX 44.1 miles from Ardmore BOC Score50.9
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#2

Red River Technology Center

Duncan, OK 53.4 miles from Ardmore BOC Score31.2
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#3

Moore Norman Technology Center

Norman, OK 77.0 miles from Ardmore BOC Score65.3
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#4

Gordon Cooper Technology Center

Shawnee, OK 79.1 miles from Ardmore BOC Score75.4
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#5

Rose State College

Midwest City, OK 87.9 miles from Ardmore BOC Score31.2
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Oklahoma schools on the Oklahoma accounting page.


Accounting Wages Near Ardmore

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Oklahoma, statewide)
Accountant and Auditor$79,370
Financial Manager$132,460
Financial Analyst$79,640
Budget Analyst$80,990
Tax Preparer$42,700
Tax Examiner and Collector$52,480
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk$46,180

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.


Ardmore at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population24,757Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$52,954Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+22.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Accounting-related employment in Carter County130 workers, 43 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Ardmore, OK?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Ardmore. The closest is Grayson College in Denison, TX (44.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Rose State College (87.9 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles in Oklahoma?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles in Oklahoma are: Financial Manager ($132,460), Budget Analyst ($80,990), Financial Analyst ($79,640). Wages for Ardmore workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Denison instead of Ardmore?

Denison, TX is 44.0 miles from Ardmore 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 Ardmore an affordable place to study accounting?

Ardmore’s median household income of $52,954 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Ardmore while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Oklahoma 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 Ardmore

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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.