Best Online Accounting Programs in Memphis, TN (2026)

Updated July 23, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Memphis, Tennessee has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $4,550 to $22,823 per year for indexed programs. Memphis has a population of about 629,063. Median household income is $51,211 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.2% 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 Memphis

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer accounting programs near Memphis, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Memphis city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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 Memphis. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Strayer University-Tennessee

Memphis, TN 4.7 miles from Memphis BOC Score 31.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 14%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,092
Avg net price $11,645/yr
Tuition
In‑state$13,920
Out‑of‑state$13,920
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 36%
  • Programs offered: 17

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Southwest Tennessee Community College

Memphis, TN 7.5 miles from Memphis BOC Score 35.0
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 19%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,071
Avg net price $4,754/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Accounting Wages Near Memphis

Memphis 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.

Memphis at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population629,063Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$51,211Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+28.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)92.2 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Accounting-related employment in Shelby County2,055 workers, 370 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Memphis, TN?

Accredited schools offering accounting programs near Memphis 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 Memphis?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Memphis 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 Southaven instead of Memphis?

Southaven, MS is 10.6 miles from Memphis 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 Memphis an affordable place to study accounting?

Memphis’s median household income of $51,211 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Memphis 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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Other Programs Available in Memphis

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Memphis:

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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