Best Online Accounting Programs in Wenatchee, WA (2026)

Wenatchee, Washington has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs. Wenatchee has a population of about 35,502. Median household income is $70,000 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $160,690 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Accounting Schools to Wenatchee

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

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 Wenatchee. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Wenatchee Valley College

Wenatchee, WA 0.6 miles from Wenatchee BOC Score54.1
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#2

Big Bend Community College

Moses Lake, WA 53.3 miles from Wenatchee BOC Score66.7
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#3

Yakima Valley College

Yakima, WA 58.8 miles from Wenatchee BOC Score55.9
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#4

Bellevue College

Bellevue, WA 85.6 miles from Wenatchee BOC Score73.6
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#5

Renton Technical College

Renton, WA 86.4 miles from Wenatchee BOC Score63.3
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Washington schools on the Washington accounting page.


Accounting Wages Near Wenatchee

Wenatchee is part of the Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA metro area (BLS area code 48300). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Washington statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Accountant and Auditor$87,770Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA$84,475
Financial Manager$160,690Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA$154,658
Financial Analyst$86,750Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA$83,494
Budget Analyst$96,640WA statewide$93,013
Tax Preparer$45,370WA statewide$43,667
Tax Examiner and Collector$72,850WA statewide$70,115
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk$55,120Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA$53,051

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.


Wenatchee at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population35,502Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$70,000Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+28.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)103.9 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Accounting-related employment in Chelan County183 workers, 52 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Wenatchee, WA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Wenatchee. The closest is Wenatchee Valley College in Wenatchee, WA (0.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Renton Technical College (86.4 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Wenatchee?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Wenatchee are: Financial Manager ($160,690), Budget Analyst ($96,640), Accountant and Auditor ($87,770). 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 Ellensburg instead of Wenatchee?

Ellensburg, WA is 31.1 miles from Wenatchee 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 Wenatchee an affordable place to study accounting?

Wenatchee’s median household income of $70,000 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Wenatchee 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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Other Programs Available in Wenatchee

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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.