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Best Online Accounting Programs in Corpus Christi, TX (2026)
Corpus Christi, Texas has 2 accredited schools offering accounting programs. Corpus Christi has a population of about 317,383. Median household income is $66,325 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Corpus Christi, TX metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $138,150 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Accounting Schools to Corpus Christi
The 2 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 2 schools in our directory that offer accounting programs near Corpus Christi. Distances are calculated from Corpus Christi 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 Corpus Christi. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Coastal Bend College
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas accounting page.
Accounting Wages Near Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi is part of the Corpus Christi, TX metro area (BLS area code 18580). 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 | $75,580 | Corpus Christi, TX | $81,532 |
| Financial Manager | $138,150 | Corpus Christi, TX | $149,029 |
| Financial Analyst | $87,820 | Corpus Christi, TX | $94,736 |
| Budget Analyst | $79,250 | Corpus Christi, TX | $85,491 |
| Tax Preparer | $42,990 | Corpus Christi, TX | $46,375 |
| Tax Examiner and Collector | $58,200 | TX statewide | $62,783 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk | $45,940 | Corpus Christi, TX | $49,558 |
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.
Corpus Christi at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 317,383 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $66,325 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 24.3% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 92.7 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Accounting-related employment in Nueces County | 686 workers, 165 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Corpus Christi-Area Cities With Accounting Programs
- Kingsville, TX – 32.6 mi away (25,870 pop)
- Alice, TX – 41.9 mi away (21,172 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited accounting schools are near Corpus Christi, TX?
Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Corpus Christi. The closest is Del Mar College in Corpus Christi, TX (3.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Coastal Bend College (54.6 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Corpus Christi?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Corpus Christi are: Financial Manager ($138,150), Financial Analyst ($87,820), Budget Analyst ($79,250). 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 Kingsville instead of Corpus Christi?
Kingsville, TX is 32.6 miles from Corpus Christi 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 Corpus Christi an affordable place to study accounting?
Corpus Christi’s median household income of $66,325 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Corpus Christi 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.