Del Mar College
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Best Online Accounting Programs in Alice, TX (2026)
Alice, Texas has 3 accredited schools offering accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $3,300 to $11,323 per year for indexed programs. Alice has a population of about 17,797. Median household income is $46,963 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 12.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Texas, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $164,860 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Accounting Schools to Alice
The 3 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 3 schools in our directory that offer accounting programs near Alice. Distances are calculated from Alice 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 Alice. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Coastal Bend College
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Laredo College
Published tuition$3,300 - $11,323
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas accounting page.
Accounting Wages Near Alice
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Texas, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Accountant and Auditor | $80,920 |
| Financial Manager | $164,860 |
| Financial Analyst | $99,150 |
| Budget Analyst | $82,970 |
| Tax Preparer | $47,460 |
| Tax Examiner and Collector | $58,200 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk | $48,910 |
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.
Alice at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,797 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $46,963 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 12.6% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Accounting-related employment in Jim Wells County | 55 workers, 11 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Alice-Area Cities With Accounting Programs
- Kingsville, TX – 21.1 mi away (25,870 pop)
- Corpus Christi, TX – 41.9 mi away (341,570 pop)
- Laredo, TX – 88.2 mi away (256,752 pop)
- Edinburg, TX – 99.5 mi away (87,650 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited accounting schools are near Alice, TX?
Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Alice. The closest is Del Mar College in Corpus Christi, TX (40.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Laredo College (90.6 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying accounting roles in Texas?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles in Texas are: Financial Manager ($164,860), Financial Analyst ($99,150), Budget Analyst ($82,970). Wages for Alice workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Kingsville instead of Alice?
Kingsville, TX is 21.1 miles from Alice 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 Alice an affordable place to study accounting?
Alice’s median household income of $46,963 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Alice while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Texas 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.