Best Online Accounting Programs in North Augusta, SC (2026)

North Augusta, South Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $3,170 to $16,879 per year for indexed programs. North Augusta has a population of about 24,928. Median household income is $90,132 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 37.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $129,180 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Accounting Schools to North Augusta

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

#1

Augusta Technical College

Augusta, GA 9.0 miles from North Augusta BOC Score45.4
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#2

Oconee Fall Line Technical College

Sandersville, GA 62.6 miles from North Augusta BOC Score46.8
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#3

Ogeechee Technical College

Statesboro, GA 78.2 miles from North Augusta BOC Score50.1
Published tuition$3,170 - $15,527
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#4

Athens Technical College

Athens, GA 85.9 miles from North Augusta BOC Score54.3
Published tuition$3,172 - $13,425
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#5

Tri-County Technical College

Pendleton, SC 91.0 miles from North Augusta BOC Score46.8
Published tuition$4,448 - $16,879
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all South Carolina schools on the South Carolina accounting page.


Accounting Wages Near North Augusta

North Augusta is part of the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area (BLS area code 12260). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to South Carolina statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Accountant and Auditor$76,710Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC$83,471
Financial Manager$129,180Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC$140,566
Financial Analyst$100,730Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC$109,608
Budget Analyst$97,470Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC$106,061
Tax Preparer$44,920Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC$48,879
Tax Examiner and Collector$61,110SC statewide$66,496
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk$46,450Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC$50,544

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.


North Augusta at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population24,928Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$90,132Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+37.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)91.9 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Accounting-related employment in Aiken County214 workers, 70 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near North Augusta, SC?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near North Augusta. The closest is Augusta Technical College in Augusta, GA (9.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Tri-County Technical College (91.0 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles near North Augusta?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near North Augusta are: Financial Manager ($129,180), Financial Analyst ($100,730), Budget Analyst ($97,470). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with South Carolina statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Augusta instead of North Augusta?

Augusta, GA is 12.7 miles from North Augusta 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 North Augusta an affordable place to study accounting?

North Augusta’s median household income of $90,132 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in North Augusta while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and South Carolina 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 North Augusta

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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.