Portland Community College
Published tuition$5,040 - $17,271
Online programsYes
Best Online Accounting Programs in Milwaukie, OR (2026)
Milwaukie, Oregon has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $5,040 to $17,271 per year for indexed programs. Milwaukie has a population of about 21,256. Median household income is $82,422 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 40.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $164,680 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Accounting Schools to Milwaukie
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer accounting programs near Milwaukie. Distances are calculated from Milwaukie 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 Milwaukie. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Clackamas Community College
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Mt Hood Community College
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Clark College
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Chemeketa Community College
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Oregon schools on the Oregon accounting page.
Accounting Wages Near Milwaukie
Milwaukie is part of the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area (BLS area code 38900). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Oregon statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accountant and Auditor | $92,200 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $87,476 |
| Financial Manager | $164,680 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $156,243 |
| Financial Analyst | $117,280 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $111,271 |
| Budget Analyst | $96,430 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $91,490 |
| Tax Preparer | $61,350 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $58,207 |
| Tax Examiner and Collector | $77,570 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $73,596 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk | $57,040 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $54,118 |
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.
Milwaukie at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,256 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $82,422 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 40.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 105.4 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Accounting-related employment in Clackamas County | 1,129 workers, 276 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Milwaukie-Area Cities With Accounting Programs
- Lake Oswego, OR – 4.4 mi away (38,945 pop)
- West Linn, OR – 5.4 mi away (26,859 pop)
- Portland, OR – 6.5 mi away (2,027,629 pop)
- Oregon City, OR – 7.2 mi away (36,286 pop)
- Tigard, OR – 7.9 mi away (51,902 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited accounting schools are near Milwaukie, OR?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Milwaukie. The closest is Portland Community College in Portland, OR (5.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Chemeketa Community College (36.9 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Milwaukie?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Milwaukie are: Financial Manager ($164,680), Financial Analyst ($117,280), Budget Analyst ($96,430). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Oregon statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Lake Oswego instead of Milwaukie?
Lake Oswego, OR is 4.4 miles from Milwaukie 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 Milwaukie an affordable place to study accounting?
Milwaukie’s median household income of $82,422 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Milwaukie while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Oregon 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.