Best Online Accounting Programs in Lancaster, TX (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Lancaster, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs. Lancaster has a population of about 40,753. Median household income is $67,584 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $169,200 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Accounting Schools to Lancaster

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer accounting programs near Lancaster. Distances are calculated from Lancaster 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 Lancaster. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Dallas College

Dallas, TX 12.1 miles from Lancaster BOC Score60.5
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#2

M T Training Center

Grand Prairie, TX 18.0 miles from Lancaster BOC Score79.0
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#3

CCI Training Center-Arlington

Arlington, TX 22.1 miles from Lancaster BOC Score75.7
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#4

Strayer University-Texas

Farmers Branch, TX 23.5 miles from Lancaster BOC Score17.9
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#5

Tarrant County College District

Fort Worth, TX 34.8 miles from Lancaster BOC Score60.6
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas accounting page.

Accounting Wages Near Lancaster

Lancaster is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area (BLS area code 19100). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Texas statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Accountant and Auditor$82,620Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX$80,136
Financial Manager$169,200Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX$164,113
Financial Analyst$100,350Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX$97,333
Budget Analyst$82,790Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX$80,301
Tax Preparer$47,020Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX$45,606
Tax Examiner and Collector$96,320Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX$93,424
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk$51,720Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX$50,165

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.

Lancaster at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population40,753Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$67,584Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+25.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)103.1 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Accounting-related employment in Dallas County23,278 workers, 1,590 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Lancaster, TX?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Lancaster. The closest is Dallas College in Dallas, TX (12.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Tarrant County College District (34.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Lancaster?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Lancaster are: Financial Manager ($169,200), Financial Analyst ($100,350), Tax Examiner and Collector ($96,320). 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 DeSoto instead of Lancaster?

DeSoto, TX is 5.2 miles from Lancaster 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 Lancaster an affordable place to study accounting?

Lancaster’s median household income of $67,584 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lancaster 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.

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