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Best Online Accounting Programs in Cranston, RI (2026)
Cranston, Rhode Island has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs. Cranston has a population of about 82,632. Median household income is $87,716 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 35.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $167,570 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Accounting Schools to Cranston
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer accounting programs near Cranston, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Cranston city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Rhode Island schools on the Rhode Island accounting page.
Accounting Wages Near Cranston
Cranston is part of the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area (BLS area code 39300). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Rhode Island statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accountant and Auditor | $95,020 | Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $93,340 |
| Financial Manager | $167,570 | Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $164,607 |
| Financial Analyst | $100,290 | Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $98,517 |
| Budget Analyst | $87,760 | Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $86,208 |
| Tax Preparer | $57,680 | Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $56,660 |
| Tax Examiner and Collector | $72,740 | Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $71,454 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk | $54,630 | Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $53,664 |
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.
Cranston at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 82,632 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $87,716 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 35.8% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 101.8 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Accounting-related employment in Providence County | 2,509 workers, 404 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Cranston-Area Cities With Accounting Programs
- Warwick, RI – 4.9 mi away (81,579 pop)
- Providence, RI – 5.2 mi away (1,198,789 pop)
- East Providence, RI – 7.2 mi away (47,337 pop)
- Pawtucket, RI – 9.4 mi away (71,427 pop)
- Attleboro, MA – 15.1 mi away (44,434 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited accounting schools are near Cranston, RI?
Accredited schools offering accounting programs near Cranston 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 Cranston?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Cranston are: Financial Manager ($167,570), Financial Analyst ($100,290), Accountant and Auditor ($95,020). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Rhode Island statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Warwick instead of Cranston?
Warwick, RI is 4.9 miles from Cranston 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 Cranston an affordable place to study accounting?
Cranston’s median household income of $87,716 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Cranston while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Rhode Island 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: 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.
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