Best Online Accounting Programs in Monessen, PA (2026)

Monessen, Pennsylvania has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $4,205 to $16,744 per year for indexed programs. Monessen has a population of about 6,825. Median household income is $51,094 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Pittsburgh, PA metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $136,330 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Accounting Schools to Monessen

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

#1

Westmoreland County Community College

Youngwood, PA 17.3 miles from Monessen BOC Score49.1
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#2

Community College of Allegheny County

Pittsburgh, PA 21.9 miles from Monessen BOC Score40.9
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#3

Eastern Gateway Community College

Steubenville, OH 44.2 miles from Monessen
Published tuition$4,205 - $8,388
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#4

Butler County Community College

Butler, PA 46.9 miles from Monessen BOC Score54.4
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#5

Kent State University at East Liverpool

East Liverpool, OH 48.6 miles from Monessen BOC Score35.9
Published tuition$7,272 - $16,744
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Pennsylvania schools on the Pennsylvania accounting page.


Accounting Wages Near Monessen

Monessen is part of the Pittsburgh, PA metro area (BLS area code 38300). 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$76,940Pittsburgh, PA$81,246
Financial Manager$136,330Pittsburgh, PA$143,960
Financial Analyst$82,530Pittsburgh, PA$87,149
Budget Analyst$84,660Pittsburgh, PA$89,398
Tax Preparer$61,140Pittsburgh, PA$64,562
Tax Examiner and Collector$55,950Pittsburgh, PA$59,081
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk$47,250Pittsburgh, PA$49,894

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.


Monessen at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population6,825Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$51,094Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+25.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)94.7 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Accounting-related employment in Westmoreland County584 workers, 140 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Monessen, PA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Monessen. The closest is Westmoreland County Community College in Youngwood, PA (17.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Kent State University at East Liverpool (48.6 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Monessen?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Monessen are: Financial Manager ($136,330), Budget Analyst ($84,660), Financial Analyst ($82,530). 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 Bethel Park instead of Monessen?

Bethel Park, PA is 14.4 miles from Monessen 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 Monessen an affordable place to study accounting?

Monessen’s median household income of $51,094 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Monessen 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 Monessen

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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.