Best Online Accounting Programs in Burlington, WI (2026)

Burlington, Wisconsin has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs. Burlington has a population of about 11,021. Median household income is $81,658 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $134,250 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Accounting Schools to Burlington

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer accounting programs near Burlington, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Burlington city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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

#1

Gateway Technical College

Kenosha, WI 22.1 miles from Burlington BOC Score 56.0
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,264
Avg net price $12,928/yr
Tuition
In‑state$4,956
Out‑of‑state$7,199
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 107

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Herzing University-Kenosha

Kenosha, WI 23.9 miles from Burlington BOC Score 31.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,909
Avg net price $23,066/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Herzing University-Brookfield

Brookfield, WI 26.2 miles from Burlington BOC Score 46.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,909
Avg net price $20,514/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 19

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Waukesha County Technical College

Pewaukee, WI 27.5 miles from Burlington BOC Score 62.3
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,894
Avg net price $11,101/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 93

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Milwaukee Area Technical College

Milwaukee, WI 31.1 miles from Burlington BOC Score 52.5
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,113
Avg net price $9,112/yr
Tuition
In‑state$5,184
Out‑of‑state$7,427
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 135

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Blackhawk Technical College

Janesville, WI 38.1 miles from Burlington BOC Score 45.1
  • 2 year
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,620
Avg net price $9,330/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 72

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Herzing University-Madison

Madison, WI 60.9 miles from Burlington BOC Score 35.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,909
Avg net price $22,327/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 42%
  • Programs offered: 23

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Madison Area Technical College

Madison, WI 61.7 miles from Burlington BOC Score 59.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,413
Avg net price $14,238/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 128

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Accounting Wages Near Burlington

Burlington is part of the Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI metro area (BLS area code 39540). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Wisconsin statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Accountant and Auditor$77,520Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI$80,750
Financial Manager$134,250Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI$139,844
Financial Analyst$93,270Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI$97,156
Budget Analyst$82,180WI statewide$85,604
Tax Preparer$49,830Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI$51,906
Tax Examiner and Collector$59,990WI statewide$62,490
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk$48,980Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI$51,021

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.


Burlington at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population11,021Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$81,658Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+27.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)96.0 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Accounting-related employment in Racine County293 workers, 59 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Burlington, WI?

Accredited schools offering accounting programs near Burlington are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Burlington?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Burlington are: Financial Manager ($134,250), Financial Analyst ($93,270), 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 Mukwonago instead of Burlington?

Mukwonago, WI is 12.9 miles from Burlington 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 Burlington an affordable place to study accounting?

Burlington’s median household income of $81,658 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Burlington 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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Other Programs Available in Burlington

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Burlington:

Data verified: July 23, 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.