Best Online Accounting Programs in Lufkin, TX (2026)

Lufkin, Texas has 3 accredited schools offering accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $2,160 to $18,188 per year for indexed programs. Lufkin has a population of about 34,158. Median household income is $56,722 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.8% 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 Lufkin

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer accounting programs near Lufkin, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Lufkin city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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 Lufkin. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Dallas College

Dallas, TX 156.9 miles from Lufkin BOC Score 60.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 23%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,714
Avg net price $3,214/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 94

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Strayer University-Texas

Farmers Branch, TX 169.0 miles from Lufkin BOC Score 18.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 18%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,092
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 37%
  • Programs offered: 18

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Austin Community College District

Austin, TX 189.9 miles from Lufkin BOC Score 49.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 19%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,177
Avg net price $6,390/yr
Tuition
In‑state$2,550
Out‑of‑state$10,590
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 92

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Saint Edward's University

Austin, TX 194.8 miles from Lufkin BOC Score 58.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 81%
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,826
Avg net price $25,578/yr
Tuition
In‑state$51,384
Out‑of‑state$51,384
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Grayson College

Denison, TX 198.6 miles from Lufkin BOC Score 50.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,873
Avg net price $5,880/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 29%
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Weatherford College

Weatherford, TX 204.5 miles from Lufkin BOC Score 51.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,397
Avg net price $9,967/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 46

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

St Philip's College

San Antonio, TX 258.1 miles from Lufkin BOC Score 55.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,224
Avg net price $4,273/yr
Tuition
In‑state$3,412
Out‑of‑state$9,952
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 68

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

San Antonio College

San Antonio, TX 259.2 miles from Lufkin BOC Score 42.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 24%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,711
Avg net price $4,585/yr
Tuition
In‑state$3,412
Out‑of‑state$9,952
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 46%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas accounting page.


Accounting Wages Near Lufkin

OccupationMedian 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.


Lufkin at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population34,158Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$56,722Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+21.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Accounting-related employment in Angelina County170 workers, 36 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Lufkin, TX?

Accredited schools offering accounting programs near Lufkin are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

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 Lufkin workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Nacogdoches instead of Lufkin?

Nacogdoches, TX is 20.7 miles from Lufkin 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 Lufkin an affordable place to study accounting?

Lufkin’s median household income of $56,722 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lufkin 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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Other Programs Available in Lufkin

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Lufkin:

Data verified: July 23, 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.