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Best Online Accounting Programs in Odessa, TX (2026)
Odessa, Texas is home to about 114,080 residents. Median household income is $73,030 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Odessa, TX metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $152,200 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Accounting Schools to Odessa
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer accounting programs near Odessa, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Odessa city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
No Odessa-area programs are currently indexed in our directory.
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas accounting page.
Accounting Wages Near Odessa
Odessa is part of the Odessa, TX metro area (BLS area code 36220). 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 | $80,260 | Odessa, TX | $85,474 |
| Financial Manager | $152,200 | Odessa, TX | $162,087 |
| Financial Analyst | $99,150 | TX statewide | $105,591 |
| Budget Analyst | $82,970 | TX statewide | $88,360 |
| Tax Preparer | $47,460 | TX statewide | $50,543 |
| Tax Examiner and Collector | $58,200 | TX statewide | $61,981 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk | $48,930 | Odessa, TX | $52,109 |
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.
Odessa at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 114,080 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $73,030 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 18.3% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 93.9 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Accounting-related employment in Ector County | 270 workers, 64 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Odessa-Area Cities With Accounting Programs
- Midland, TX – 16.8 mi away (142,680 pop)
- Big Spring, TX – 56.1 mi away (29,267 pop)
- Hobbs, NM – 75.5 mi away (41,021 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Odessa?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Odessa are: Financial Manager ($152,200), Financial Analyst ($99,150), Budget Analyst ($82,970). 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 Midland instead of Odessa?
Midland, TX is 16.8 miles from Odessa 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 Odessa an affordable place to study accounting?
Odessa’s median household income of $73,030 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Odessa 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: 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.