Best Online Accounting Programs in Covington, WA (2026)

Covington, Washington has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs. Covington has a population of about 20,957. Median household income is $126,730 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 35.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $185,550 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Accounting Schools to Covington

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer accounting programs near Covington. Distances are calculated from Covington city center.

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Washington schools on the Washington accounting page.

Accounting Wages Near Covington

Covington is part of the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area (BLS area code 42660). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Washington statewide.

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.

Covington at a Glance

Other Covington-Area Cities With Accounting Programs

• Maple Valley, WA – 3.2 mi away (25,698 pop)
• Kent, WA – 5.3 mi away (127,514 pop)
• Auburn, WA – 6.6 mi away (77,472 pop)
• Renton, WA – 8.5 mi away (100,953 pop)
• Des Moines, WA – 10.0 mi away (31,172 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Covington, WA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Covington. The closest is Green River College in Auburn, WA (5.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is South Seattle College (17.2 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Covington?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Covington are: Financial Manager ($185,550), Financial Analyst ($124,790), Budget Analyst ($104,090). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Washington statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Maple Valley instead of Covington?

Maple Valley, WA is 3.2 miles from Covington 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 Covington an affordable place to study accounting?

Covington’s median household income of $126,730 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Covington while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Washington 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.