Interactive College of Technology
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Best Online Accounting Programs in League City, TX (2026)
League City, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $2,166 to $14,139 per year for indexed programs. League City has a population of about 114,885. Median household income is $119,870 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 48.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $166,910 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Accounting Schools to League City
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer accounting programs near League City. Distances are calculated from League City 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 League City. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Lee College
Published tuition$2,166 - $12,050
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Interactive College of Technology
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Interactive College of Technology
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Lamar Institute of Technology
Published tuition$2,844 - $14,139
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas accounting page.
Accounting Wages Near League City
League City is part of the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area (BLS area code 26420). 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 | $85,090 | Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $86,298 |
| Financial Manager | $166,910 | Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $169,280 |
| Financial Analyst | $101,660 | Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $103,103 |
| Budget Analyst | $98,330 | Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $99,726 |
| Tax Preparer | $47,320 | Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $47,992 |
| Tax Examiner and Collector | $102,190 | Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $103,641 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk | $49,460 | Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $50,162 |
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.
League City at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 114,885 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $119,870 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 48.0% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 98.6 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Accounting-related employment in Galveston County | 324 workers, 108 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other League City-Area Cities With Accounting Programs
- Dickinson, TX – 3.8 mi away (20,074 pop)
- Friendswood, TX – 5.6 mi away (39,396 pop)
- Texas City, TX – 10.0 mi away (113,847 pop)
- Pasadena, TX – 12.1 mi away (153,351 pop)
- La Porte, TX – 13.1 mi away (35,086 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited accounting schools are near League City, TX?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near League City. The closest is Interactive College of Technology in Pasadena, TX (15.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Lamar Institute of Technology (71.8 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying accounting roles near League City?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near League City are: Financial Manager ($166,910), Tax Examiner and Collector ($102,190), Financial Analyst ($101,660). 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 Dickinson instead of League City?
Dickinson, TX is 3.8 miles from League City 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 League City an affordable place to study accounting?
League City’s median household income of $119,870 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in League City 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.