Community College of Vermont
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Best Online Accounting Programs in Barre, VT (2026)
Barre, Vermont has 3 accredited schools offering accounting programs. Barre has a population of about 8,461. Median household income is $53,288 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Vermont, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $128,690 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Accounting Schools to Barre
The 3 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 3 schools in our directory that offer accounting programs near Barre. Distances are calculated from Barre 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 Barre. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Clinton Community College
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SUNY Adirondack
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Vermont schools on the Vermont accounting page.
Accounting Wages Near Barre
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Vermont, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Accountant and Auditor | $78,890 |
| Financial Manager | $128,690 |
| Financial Analyst | $99,090 |
| Budget Analyst | $93,430 |
| Tax Preparer | N/A |
| Tax Examiner and Collector | $59,010 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk | $54,720 |
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.
Barre at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,461 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $53,288 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 32.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Accounting-related employment in Washington County | 139 workers, 48 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Barre-Area Cities With Accounting Programs
- Burlington, VT – 40.9 mi away (108,331 pop)
- Lebanon, NH – 41.0 mi away (26,396 pop)
- Plattsburgh, NY – 57.9 mi away (29,130 pop)
- Concord, NH – 82.0 mi away (42,821 pop)
- Glens Falls, NY – 83.6 mi away (63,793 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited accounting schools are near Barre, VT?
Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Barre. The closest is Community College of Vermont in Montpelier, VT (6.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is SUNY Adirondack (81.8 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying accounting roles in Vermont?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles in Vermont are: Financial Manager ($128,690), Financial Analyst ($99,090), Budget Analyst ($93,430). Wages for Barre workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Burlington instead of Barre?
Burlington, VT is 40.9 miles from Barre 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 Barre an affordable place to study accounting?
Barre’s median household income of $53,288 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Barre while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Vermont 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.