Best Accounting Schools Near Fredericksburg, VA (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Fredericksburg, Virginia has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs. Fredericksburg has a population of about 28,383. Median household income is $85,368 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 46.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $185,270 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Accounting Schools to Fredericksburg

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer accounting programs near Fredericksburg, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Fredericksburg 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 Fredericksburg. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Randolph-Macon College

Ashland, VA 37.2 miles from Fredericksburg
  • 4 year
54.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,448
Avg net price $27,866/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA 38.1 miles from Fredericksburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
81.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $76,343
Avg net price $17,915/yr
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  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 180

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

University of the Potomac-VA Campus

FALLS CHURCH, VA 44.5 miles from Fredericksburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
59.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 79%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,961
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 4

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Marymount University

Arlington, VA 46.1 miles from Fredericksburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
61.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $67,516
Avg net price $29,137/yr
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  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 53

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Strayer University-Virginia

Arlington, VA 46.3 miles from Fredericksburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
26.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 31%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,092
Avg net price $19,578/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 42%
  • Programs offered: 20

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Richmond

University of Richmond, VA 50.0 miles from Fredericksburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
76.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 86%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $76,178
Avg net price $31,309/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 54

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Virginia Union University

Richmond, VA 50.9 miles from Fredericksburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
37.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,275
Avg net price $13,235/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, VA 51.8 miles from Fredericksburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,128
Avg net price $23,433/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 142

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Accounting Wages Near Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg is part of the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area (BLS area code 47900). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Virginia statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Accountant and Auditor $102,140 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $93,792
Financial Manager $185,270 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $170,129
Financial Analyst $108,330 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $99,477
Budget Analyst $125,050 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $114,830
Tax Preparer $57,890 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $53,159
Tax Examiner and Collector $81,320 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $74,674
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk $59,290 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $54,444

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.

Fredericksburg at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 28,383 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $85,368 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 46.8% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 108.9 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Accounting-related employment in Fredericksburg (city) County 123 workers, 29 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Fredericksburg, VA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Fredericksburg. The closest is Germanna Community College in Locust Grove, VA (16.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Northern Virginia Community College (39.3 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Fredericksburg?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Fredericksburg are: Financial Manager ($185,270), Budget Analyst ($125,050), Financial Analyst ($108,330). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Virginia statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Manassas instead of Fredericksburg?

Manassas, VA is 31.0 miles from Fredericksburg 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 Fredericksburg an affordable place to study accounting?

Fredericksburg’s median household income of $85,368 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Fredericksburg while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Virginia 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 Fredericksburg

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

Data verified: September 6, 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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