Best Online Accounting Programs in Kingsport, TN (2026)

Kingsport, Tennessee has 3 accredited schools offering accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $4,576 to $17,776 per year for indexed programs. Kingsport has a population of about 55,807. Median household income is $50,436 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 31.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $132,280 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Accounting Schools to Kingsport

The 3 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 3 schools in our directory that offer accounting programs near Kingsport. Distances are calculated from Kingsport city center.

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Tennessee schools on the Tennessee accounting page.

Accounting Wages Near Kingsport

Kingsport is part of the Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA metro area (BLS area code 28700). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Tennessee statewide.

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.

Kingsport at a Glance

Other Kingsport-Area Cities With Accounting Programs

• Johnson City, TN – 15.5 mi away (127,134 pop)
• Bristol, TN – 18.5 mi away (70,560 pop)
• Greeneville, TN – 28.8 mi away (23,953 pop)
• Morristown, TN – 47.4 mi away (60,098 pop)
• Boone, NC – 53.4 mi away (25,039 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Kingsport, TN?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Kingsport. The closest is Northeast State Community College in Blountville, TN (11.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is South College (91.3 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Kingsport?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Kingsport are: Financial Manager ($132,280), Budget Analyst ($86,570), Financial Analyst ($82,920). 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 Johnson City instead of Kingsport?

Johnson City, TN is 15.5 miles from Kingsport 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 Kingsport an affordable place to study accounting?

Kingsport’s median household income of $50,436 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Kingsport 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.