Fairfax University of America
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- 4401 Village Drive Fairfax, VA 22030-0000
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Key stats
- Programs offered: 9
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Best Online Accounting Programs in Herndon, VA (2026)
Herndon, Virginia has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $6,152 to $20,911 per year for indexed programs. Herndon has a population of about 24,529. Median household income is $141,418 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 50.3% 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 Herndon
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer accounting programs near Herndon, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Herndon 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 Herndon. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
University of the Potomac-VA Campus
Graduation rate
79%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$34,961
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- 7799 LEESBURG PIKE FALLS CHURCH, VA 22043-2536
- (202) 521-1290
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Key stats
- Retention rate: 79%
- Programs offered: 11
Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard
Strayer University-Virginia
Graduation rate
31%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$40,092
Avg net price
$19,578/yr
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- 2121 15th Street N Arlington, VA 22201
- (877) 445-7180
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Key stats
- Retention rate: 42%
- Programs offered: 19
Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard
American National University
Graduation rate
30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$26,370
Avg net price
$18,036/yr
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- 1813 East Main Street Salem, VA 24153
- (540) 986-1800
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Key stats
- Retention rate: 69%
- Programs offered: 17
Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Virginia schools on the Virginia accounting page.
Accounting Wages Near Herndon
Herndon 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.
Herndon at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,529 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $141,418 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 50.3% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 108.9 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Accounting-related employment in Fairfax County | 11,921 workers, 621 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Herndon-Area Cities With Accounting Programs
- Fairfax, VA – 9.3 mi away (24,164 pop)
- Leesburg, VA – 13.0 mi away (52,607 pop)
- Rockville, MD – 14.7 mi away (66,940 pop)
- Gaithersburg, MD – 14.7 mi away (67,776 pop)
- Manassas, VA – 16.2 mi away (41,483 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited accounting schools are near Herndon, VA?
Accredited schools offering accounting programs near Herndon 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 near Herndon?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Herndon 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 Fairfax instead of Herndon?
Fairfax, VA is 9.3 miles from Herndon 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 Herndon an affordable place to study accounting?
Herndon’s median household income of $141,418 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Herndon 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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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.