Best Online Accounting Programs in Pottsville, PA (2026)

Pottsville, Pennsylvania has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $5,215 to $15,810 per year for indexed programs. Pottsville has a population of about 13,374. Median household income is $53,465 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Pennsylvania, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $145,610 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Accounting Schools to Pottsville

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

#1

Reading Area Community College

Reading, PA 27.9 miles from Pottsville 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
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Lehigh Carbon Community College

Schnecksville, PA 31.3 miles from Pottsville BOC Score 47.7
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,436
Avg net price $9,203/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 68

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Luzerne County Community College

Nanticoke, PA 37.3 miles from Pottsville BOC Score 43.0
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 24%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,437
Avg net price $9,433/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 70

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Harrisburg Area Community College

Harrisburg, PA 44.2 miles from Pottsville 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

#5

Central Penn College

Summerdale, PA 45.8 miles from Pottsville 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

Northampton County Area Community College

Bethlehem, PA 46.3 miles from Pottsville BOC Score 50.3
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,566
Avg net price $12,119/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 71

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Pennsylvania College of Technology

Williamsport, PA 57.4 miles from Pottsville 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

Lansdale School of Business

North Wales, PA 58.6 miles from Pottsville BOC Score 48.1
  • 2 year
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,442
Avg net price $27,483/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 14

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Pennsylvania schools on the Pennsylvania accounting page.


Accounting Wages Near Pottsville

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Pennsylvania, statewide)
Accountant and Auditor$79,000
Financial Manager$145,610
Financial Analyst$84,460
Budget Analyst$84,240
Tax Preparer$61,270
Tax Examiner and Collector$56,870
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk$48,440

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.


Pottsville at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population13,374Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$53,465Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+21.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Accounting-related employment in Schuylkill County165 workers, 26 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Pottsville, PA?

Accredited schools offering accounting programs near Pottsville 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 in Pennsylvania?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles in Pennsylvania are: Financial Manager ($145,610), Financial Analyst ($84,460), Budget Analyst ($84,240). Wages for Pottsville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Shamokin instead of Pottsville?

Shamokin, PA is 19.6 miles from Pottsville 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 Pottsville an affordable place to study accounting?

Pottsville’s median household income of $53,465 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Pottsville 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 Pottsville

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

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.