Southern Careers Institute-Brownsville
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Best Online Accounting Programs in Brownsville, TX (2026)
Brownsville, Texas has 4 accredited schools offering accounting programs. Brownsville has a population of about 188,023. Median household income is $48,675 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Brownsville-Harlingen, TX metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $129,820 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Accounting Schools to Brownsville
The 4 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 4 schools in our directory that offer accounting programs near Brownsville. Distances are calculated from Brownsville 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 Brownsville. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Texas Southmost College
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Southern Careers Institute-Harlingen
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Southern Careers Institute-Pharr
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas accounting page.
Accounting Wages Near Brownsville
Brownsville is part of the Brownsville-Harlingen, TX metro area (BLS area code 15180). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Texas statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accountant and Auditor | $66,440 | Brownsville-Harlingen, TX | $77,256 |
| Financial Manager | $129,820 | Brownsville-Harlingen, TX | $150,953 |
| Financial Analyst | $76,990 | Brownsville-Harlingen, TX | $89,523 |
| Budget Analyst | $82,970 | TX statewide | $96,477 |
| Tax Preparer | $49,630 | Brownsville-Harlingen, TX | $57,709 |
| Tax Examiner and Collector | $58,200 | TX statewide | $67,674 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk | $41,530 | Brownsville-Harlingen, TX | $48,291 |
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.
Brownsville at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 188,023 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $48,675 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 22.3% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 86.0 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Accounting-related employment in Cameron County | 627 workers, 129 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Brownsville-Area Cities With Accounting Programs
- San Benito, TX – 14.8 mi away (24,476 pop)
- Harlingen, TX – 20.1 mi away (137,119 pop)
- Weslaco, TX – 34.9 mi away (40,033 pop)
- San Juan, TX – 45.2 mi away (36,663 pop)
- Pharr, TX – 47.0 mi away (77,320 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited accounting schools are near Brownsville, TX?
Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Brownsville. The closest is Southern Careers Institute-Brownsville in Brownsville, TX (4.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Southern Careers Institute-Pharr (48.5 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Brownsville?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Brownsville are: Financial Manager ($129,820), Budget Analyst ($82,970), Financial Analyst ($76,990). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Texas statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in San Benito instead of Brownsville?
San Benito, TX is 14.8 miles from Brownsville 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 Brownsville an affordable place to study accounting?
Brownsville’s median household income of $48,675 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Brownsville 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.