Best Online Accounting Programs in Atoka, TN (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Atoka, Tennessee has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $4,550 to $22,823 per year for indexed programs. Atoka has a population of about 10,237. Median household income is $86,922 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $143,880 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Accounting Schools to Atoka

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

#1

Southwest Tennessee Community College

Memphis, TN 18.5 miles from Atoka BOC Score35.0
Published tuition$4,550 - $17,750
Online programsYes

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#2

University of Memphis

Memphis, TN 22.7 miles from Atoka BOC Score53.0
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#3

Strayer University-Tennessee

Memphis, TN 24.8 miles from Atoka BOC Score31.1
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#4

Arkansas State University

Jonesboro, AR 57.7 miles from Atoka BOC Score51.5
Published tuition$7,754 - $22,823
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#5

Black River Technical College

Pocahontas, AR 86.4 miles from Atoka BOC Score55.3
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Tennessee schools on the Tennessee accounting page.

Accounting Wages Near Atoka

Atoka is part of the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area (BLS area code 32820). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Tennessee statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Accountant and Auditor$76,960Memphis, TN-MS-AR$83,471
Financial Manager$143,880Memphis, TN-MS-AR$156,052
Financial Analyst$91,180Memphis, TN-MS-AR$98,894
Budget Analyst$93,450Memphis, TN-MS-AR$101,356
Tax Preparer$35,410Memphis, TN-MS-AR$38,406
Tax Examiner and Collector$49,440Memphis, TN-MS-AR$53,623
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk$48,400Memphis, TN-MS-AR$52,495

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.

Atoka at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population10,237Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$86,922Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+27.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)92.2 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Accounting-related employment in Tipton County30 workers, 17 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Atoka, TN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Atoka. The closest is Southwest Tennessee Community College in Memphis, TN (18.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Black River Technical College (86.4 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Atoka?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Atoka are: Financial Manager ($143,880), Budget Analyst ($93,450), Financial Analyst ($91,180). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Tennessee statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Bartlett instead of Atoka?

Bartlett, TN is 13.2 miles from Atoka 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 Atoka an affordable place to study accounting?

Atoka’s median household income of $86,922 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Atoka while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Tennessee 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.

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