Best Online Accounting Programs in Bluefield, WV (2026)

Bluefield, West Virginia has 4 accredited schools offering accounting programs. Bluefield has a population of about 9,511. Median household income is $43,826 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In West Virginia, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $113,140 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Accounting Schools to Bluefield

The 4 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 4 schools in our directory that offer accounting programs near Bluefield. Distances are calculated from Bluefield 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 Bluefield. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

American National University

Salem, VA 65.7 miles from Bluefield BOC Score36.2
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#2

BridgeValley Community & Technical College

South Charleston, WV 80.0 miles from Bluefield BOC Score55.3
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#3

Northeast State Community College

Blountville, TN 80.4 miles from Bluefield BOC Score50.5
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#4

Strayer University-West Virginia

Scott Depot, WV 91.1 miles from Bluefield BOC Score36.2
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all West Virginia schools on the West Virginia accounting page.


Accounting Wages Near Bluefield

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (West Virginia, statewide)
Accountant and Auditor$73,320
Financial Manager$113,140
Financial Analyst$69,030
Budget Analyst$78,850
Tax Preparer$35,880
Tax Examiner and Collector$50,730
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk$42,890

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.


Bluefield at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population9,511Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$43,826Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+24.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Accounting-related employment in Mercer County77 workers, 20 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Bluefield, WV?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Bluefield. The closest is American National University in Salem, VA (65.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Strayer University-West Virginia (91.1 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles in West Virginia?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles in West Virginia are: Financial Manager ($113,140), Budget Analyst ($78,850), Accountant and Auditor ($73,320). Wages for Bluefield workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Beckley instead of Bluefield?

Beckley, WV is 36.5 miles from Bluefield 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 Bluefield an affordable place to study accounting?

Bluefield’s median household income of $43,826 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Bluefield while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and West 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: 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.