Best Online Accounting Programs in Sunbury, PA (2026)

Sunbury, Pennsylvania has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $6,450 to $32,595 per year for indexed programs. Sunbury has a population of about 9,643. Median household income is $48,509 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 11.4% 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 Sunbury

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

#1

Pennsylvania College of Technology

Williamsport, PA 28.6 miles from Sunbury BOC Score71.8
Published tuition$17,940 - $32,595
Online programsYes

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#2

Central Penn College

Summerdale, PA 39.1 miles from Sunbury BOC Score47.6
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#3

Harrisburg Area Community College

Harrisburg, PA 39.2 miles from Sunbury BOC Score37.5
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#4

Luzerne County Community College

Nanticoke, PA 47.5 miles from Sunbury BOC Score43.0
Published tuition$6,450 - $15,810
Online programsYes

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#5

Reading Area Community College

Reading, PA 57.7 miles from Sunbury BOC Score42.2
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Pennsylvania schools on the Pennsylvania accounting page.


Accounting Wages Near Sunbury

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.


Sunbury at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population9,643Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$48,509Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+11.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Accounting-related employment in Northumberland County114 workers, 27 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Sunbury, PA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Sunbury. The closest is Pennsylvania College of Technology in Williamsport, PA (28.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Reading Area Community College (57.7 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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 Sunbury workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Milton instead of Sunbury?

Milton, PA is 10.7 miles from Sunbury 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 Sunbury an affordable place to study accounting?

Sunbury’s median household income of $48,509 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Sunbury 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.