Best Online Accounting Programs in Waynesboro, PA (2026)

Waynesboro, Pennsylvania has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs. Waynesboro has a population of about 11,044. Median household income is $58,311 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 17.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Chambersburg, PA metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $132,580 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Accounting Schools to Waynesboro

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

#1

Hagerstown Community College

Hagerstown, MD 10.5 miles from Waynesboro BOC Score62.1
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#2

Frederick Community College

Frederick, MD 22.7 miles from Waynesboro BOC Score71.1
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#3

Martinsburg College

Martinsburg, WV 28.8 miles from Waynesboro BOC Score63.9
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#4

Blue Ridge Community and Technical College

Martinsburg, WV 31.3 miles from Waynesboro BOC Score71.1
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#5

Carroll Community College

Westminster, MD 34.2 miles from Waynesboro BOC Score72.5
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Pennsylvania schools on the Pennsylvania accounting page.


Accounting Wages Near Waynesboro

Waynesboro is part of the Chambersburg, PA metro area (BLS area code 16540). 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$70,490Chambersburg, PA$74,514
Financial Manager$132,580Chambersburg, PA$140,148
Financial Analyst$81,510Chambersburg, PA$86,163
Budget Analyst$84,240PA statewide$89,049
Tax Preparer$61,270PA statewide$64,767
Tax Examiner and Collector$56,870PA statewide$60,116
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk$46,470Chambersburg, PA$49,123

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.


Waynesboro at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population11,044Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$58,311Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+17.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)94.6 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Accounting-related employment in Franklin County256 workers, 44 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Waynesboro, PA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Waynesboro. The closest is Hagerstown Community College in Hagerstown, MD (10.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Carroll Community College (34.2 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Waynesboro?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Waynesboro are: Financial Manager ($132,580), Budget Analyst ($84,240), Financial Analyst ($81,510). 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 Hagerstown instead of Waynesboro?

Hagerstown, MD is 10.7 miles from Waynesboro 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 Waynesboro an affordable place to study accounting?

Waynesboro’s median household income of $58,311 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Waynesboro 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.