Best Online Accounting Programs in Appleton, WI (2026)

Appleton, Wisconsin has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $11,982 to $24,230 per year for indexed programs. Appleton has a population of about 74,873. Median household income is $77,450 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 37.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Appleton, WI metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $134,990 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Accounting Schools to Appleton

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

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

Accounting Wages Near Appleton

Appleton is part of the Appleton, WI metro area (BLS area code 11540). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Wisconsin 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.

Appleton at a Glance

Other Appleton-Area Cities With Accounting Programs

• Neenah, WI – 8.7 mi away (25,914 pop)
• De Pere, WI – 18.6 mi away (24,893 pop)
• Oshkosh, WI – 19.5 mi away (75,057 pop)
• Green Bay, WI – 25.7 mi away (208,670 pop)
• Fond du Lac, WI – 35.0 mi away (54,811 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Appleton, WI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Appleton. The closest is Fox Valley Technical College in Appleton, WI (3.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Lakeshore Technical College (39.9 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Appleton?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Appleton are: Financial Manager ($134,990), Financial Analyst ($92,880), Budget Analyst ($82,180). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Wisconsin statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Neenah instead of Appleton?

Neenah, WI is 8.7 miles from Appleton 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 Appleton an affordable place to study accounting?

Appleton’s median household income of $77,450 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Appleton while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Wisconsin 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.