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Best Online Accounting Programs in Virginia Beach, VA (2026)
Virginia Beach, Virginia is home to about 457,066 residents. Median household income is $90,685 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 40.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $163,940 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Accounting Schools to Virginia Beach
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer accounting programs near Virginia Beach, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Virginia Beach city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
No Virginia Beach-area programs are currently indexed in our directory.
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Virginia schools on the Virginia accounting page.
Accounting Wages Near Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach is part of the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metro area (BLS area code 47260). 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 | $79,450 | Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $81,154 |
| Financial Manager | $163,940 | Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $167,457 |
| Financial Analyst | $95,170 | Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $97,211 |
| Budget Analyst | $90,020 | Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $91,951 |
| Tax Preparer | $44,320 | Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $45,271 |
| Tax Examiner and Collector | $58,460 | Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $59,714 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk | $48,690 | Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $49,734 |
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.
Virginia Beach at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 457,066 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $90,685 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 40.4% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 97.9 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Accounting-related employment in Virginia Beach (city) County | 1,229 workers, 235 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Virginia Beach-Area Cities With Accounting Programs
- Chesapeake, VA – 14.8 mi away (237,940 pop)
- Norfolk, VA – 16.3 mi away (245,115 pop)
- Portsmouth, VA – 18.9 mi away (95,252 pop)
- Hampton, VA – 28.4 mi away (135,410 pop)
- Elizabeth City, NC – 32.1 mi away (22,934 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Virginia Beach?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Virginia Beach are: Financial Manager ($163,940), Financial Analyst ($95,170), Budget Analyst ($90,020). 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 Chesapeake instead of Virginia Beach?
Chesapeake, VA is 14.8 miles from Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach an affordable place to study accounting?
Virginia Beach’s median household income of $90,685 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Virginia Beach 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.