Best Online Accounting Programs in Richland, WA (2026)

Richland, Washington has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs. Richland has a population of about 61,912. Median household income is $92,550 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 46.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Kennewick-Richland, WA metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $168,000 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Accounting Schools to Richland

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

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

Accounting Wages Near Richland

Richland is part of the Kennewick-Richland, WA metro area (BLS area code 28420). 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.

Richland at a Glance

Other Richland-Area Cities With Accounting Programs

• Kennewick, WA – 8.2 mi away (229,624 pop)
• Pasco, WA – 8.3 mi away (70,579 pop)
• Hermiston, OR – 31.1 mi away (28,704 pop)
• Walla Walla, WA – 48.2 mi away (56,509 pop)
• Moses Lake, WA – 58.4 mi away (36,662 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Richland, WA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Richland. The closest is Columbia Basin College in Pasco, WA (8.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Big Bend Community College (58.6 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Richland?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Richland are: Financial Manager ($168,000), Budget Analyst ($98,750), Accountant and Auditor ($93,280). 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 Kennewick instead of Richland?

Kennewick, WA is 8.2 miles from Richland 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 Richland an affordable place to study accounting?

Richland’s median household income of $92,550 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Richland 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.