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 accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer accounting programs near Monessen, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Monessen 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 Monessen. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Westmoreland County Community College

Youngwood, PA 17.3 miles from Monessen BOC Score 49.1
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,439
Avg net price $5,167/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 70

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Community College of Allegheny County

Pittsburgh, PA 21.9 miles from Monessen BOC Score 40.9
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,449
Avg net price $13,970/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 87

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Butler County Community College

Butler, PA 46.9 miles from Monessen BOC Score 54.4
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 34%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,891
Avg net price $6,233/yr
Tuition
In‑state$5,910
Out‑of‑state$12,000
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 64

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

Johnstown, PA 52.1 miles from Monessen BOC Score 56.8
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 29

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Central Penn College

Summerdale, PA 156.1 miles from Monessen BOC Score 47.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 18%
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,370
Avg net price $18,953/yr
Tuition
In‑state$19,854
Out‑of‑state$19,854
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 27

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Harrisburg Area Community College

Harrisburg, PA 158.4 miles from Monessen BOC Score 37.5
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 21%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,007
Avg net price $14,471/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 64

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Pennsylvania College of Technology

Williamsport, PA 167.2 miles from Monessen BOC Score 71.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,567
Avg net price $25,110/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 75

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Reading Area Community College

Reading, PA 208.6 miles from Monessen BOC Score 42.2
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 21%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,082
Avg net price $9,228/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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?

Accredited schools offering accounting programs near Monessen are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

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

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Monessen:

Data verified: July 23, 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.