Best Online Accounting Programs in Clarksburg, WV (2026)

Clarksburg, West Virginia has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $4,128 to $44,322 per year for indexed programs. Clarksburg has a population of about 15,829. Median household income is $46,859 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.1% 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 Clarksburg

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer accounting programs near Clarksburg. Distances are calculated from Clarksburg 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 Clarksburg. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Davis & Elkins College

Elkins, WV 35.4 miles from Clarksburg BOC Score40.3
Published tuition$31,270 - $44,322
Online programsYes

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#2

Washington State Community College

Marietta, OH 60.3 miles from Clarksburg BOC Score58.4
Published tuition$4,128 - $13,539
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#3

Belmont College

St Clairsville, OH 62.9 miles from Clarksburg BOC Score54.8
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#4

Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College

Moorefield, WV 75.9 miles from Clarksburg BOC Score46.5
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#5

Westmoreland County Community College

Youngwood, PA 76.9 miles from Clarksburg BOC Score49.1
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all West Virginia schools on the West Virginia accounting page.


Accounting Wages Near Clarksburg

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.


Clarksburg at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population15,829Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$46,859Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+24.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Accounting-related employment in Harrison County147 workers, 31 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Clarksburg, WV?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Clarksburg. The closest is Davis & Elkins College in Elkins, WV (35.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Westmoreland County Community College (76.9 miles). 5 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 Clarksburg workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Fairmont instead of Clarksburg?

Fairmont, WV is 16.1 miles from Clarksburg 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 Clarksburg an affordable place to study accounting?

Clarksburg’s median household income of $46,859 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Clarksburg 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.