Best Accounting Schools Near Johnstown, PA (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Johnstown, Pennsylvania has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs. Johnstown has a population of about 18,245. Median household income is $34,784 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 14.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Johnstown, PA metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $102,420 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Accounting Schools to Johnstown

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer accounting programs near Johnstown, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Johnstown city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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 Johnstown. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

Johnstown, PA 6.1 miles from Johnstown
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,752
Avg net price $6,200/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 26

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown

Johnstown, PA 6.1 miles from Johnstown
  • 4 year
48.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $66,125
Avg net price $18,202/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Accounting Wages Near Johnstown

Johnstown is part of the Johnstown, PA metro area (BLS area code 27780). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Pennsylvania statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Accountant and Auditor $69,870 Johnstown, PA $81,339
Financial Manager $102,420 Johnstown, PA $119,232
Financial Analyst $84,460 PA statewide $98,324
Budget Analyst $84,240 PA statewide $98,068
Tax Preparer $61,270 PA statewide $71,327
Tax Examiner and Collector $56,870 PA statewide $66,205
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk $41,730 Johnstown, PA $48,580

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.

Johnstown at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 18,245 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $34,784 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 14.9% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 85.9 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Accounting-related employment in Cambria County 430 workers, 36 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Johnstown, PA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Johnstown. The closest is Pennsylvania Highlands Community College in Johnstown, PA (6.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (23.8 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Johnstown?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Johnstown are: Financial Manager ($102,420), Financial Analyst ($84,460), Budget Analyst ($84,240). 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 Indiana instead of Johnstown?

Indiana, PA is 23.9 miles from Johnstown 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 Johnstown an affordable place to study accounting?

Johnstown’s median household income of $34,784 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Johnstown 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 Johnstown

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Data verified: September 6, 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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