Best Online Accounting Programs in Harrisburg, PA (2026)

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

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs. Harrisburg has a population of about 50,092. Median household income is $47,783 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 26.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $133,080 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Accounting Schools to Harrisburg

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

#1

Harrisburg Area Community College

Harrisburg, PA 1.6 miles from Harrisburg BOC Score37.5
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#2

Central Penn College

Summerdale, PA 3.2 miles from Harrisburg BOC Score47.6
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#3

Carroll Community College

Westminster, MD 49.3 miles from Harrisburg BOC Score72.5
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#4

Reading Area Community College

Reading, PA 50.2 miles from Harrisburg BOC Score42.2
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#5

Harford Community College

Bel Air, MD 58.8 miles from Harrisburg BOC Score60.9
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Pennsylvania schools on the Pennsylvania accounting page.

Accounting Wages Near Harrisburg

Harrisburg is part of the Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA metro area (BLS area code 25420). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Pennsylvania statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Accountant and Auditor$76,510Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA$77,518
Financial Manager$133,080Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA$134,833
Financial Analyst$81,360Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA$82,432
Budget Analyst$80,480Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA$81,540
Tax Preparer$57,770Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA$58,531
Tax Examiner and Collector$54,060Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA$54,772
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk$48,540Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA$49,179

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.

Harrisburg at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population50,092Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$47,783Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+26.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)98.7 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Accounting-related employment in Dauphin County612 workers, 100 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Harrisburg, PA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Harrisburg. The closest is Harrisburg Area Community College in Harrisburg, PA (1.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Harford Community College (58.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Harrisburg?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Harrisburg are: Financial Manager ($133,080), Financial Analyst ($81,360), Budget Analyst ($80,480). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Pennsylvania statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in York instead of Harrisburg?

York, PA is 22.9 miles from Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg an affordable place to study accounting?

Harrisburg’s median household income of $47,783 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Harrisburg while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Pennsylvania 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 Harrisburg

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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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