Best Online Accounting Programs in Johnstown, PA (2026)

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

#1

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

Johnstown, PA 0.2 miles from Johnstown BOC Score56.8
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#2

Westmoreland County Community College

Youngwood, PA 35.1 miles from Johnstown BOC Score49.1
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#3

Allegany College of Maryland

Cumberland, MD 47.6 miles from Johnstown BOC Score53.1
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#4

Community College of Allegheny County

Pittsburgh, PA 58.5 miles from Johnstown BOC Score40.9
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#5

Butler County Community College

Butler, PA 62.7 miles from Johnstown BOC Score54.4
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Pennsylvania schools on the Pennsylvania accounting page.


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.

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

MetricValueSource
Population18,245Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$34,784Census 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 County430 workers, 36 establishmentsBLS 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 (0.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Butler County Community College (62.7 miles). 5 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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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.