Best Online Accounting Programs in De Pere, WI (2026)

De Pere, Wisconsin has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $11,982 to $24,230 per year for indexed programs. De Pere has a population of about 25,368. Median household income is $80,550 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 36.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Green Bay, WI metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $141,000 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Accounting Schools to De Pere

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

#1

Rasmussen University-Wisconsin

Green Bay, WI 6.6 miles from De Pere BOC Score72.6
Published tuition$11,982 - $24,230
Online programsYes

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#2

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

Green Bay, WI 6.7 miles from De Pere BOC Score62.6
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#3

Fox Valley Technical College

Appleton, WI 21.5 miles from De Pere BOC Score67.6
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#4

Lakeshore Technical College

Cleveland, WI 38.5 miles from De Pere BOC Score64.0
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#5

Moraine Park Technical College

Fond du Lac, WI 47.7 miles from De Pere BOC Score66.9
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Wisconsin schools on the Wisconsin accounting page.


Accounting Wages Near De Pere

De Pere is part of the Green Bay, WI metro area (BLS area code 24580). 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$77,720Green Bay, WI$83,480
Financial Manager$141,000Green Bay, WI$151,450
Financial Analyst$94,240Green Bay, WI$101,224
Budget Analyst$75,880Green Bay, WI$81,504
Tax Preparer$44,840Green Bay, WI$48,163
Tax Examiner and Collector$59,990WI statewide$64,436
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk$49,160Green Bay, WI$52,803

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.


De Pere at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population25,368Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$80,550Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+36.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)93.1 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Accounting-related employment in Brown County753 workers, 79 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near De Pere, WI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near De Pere. The closest is Rasmussen University-Wisconsin in Green Bay, WI (6.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Moraine Park Technical College (47.7 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles near De Pere?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near De Pere are: Financial Manager ($141,000), Financial Analyst ($94,240), Accountant and Auditor ($77,720). 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 Green Bay instead of De Pere?

Green Bay, WI is 7.3 miles from De Pere 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 De Pere an affordable place to study accounting?

De Pere’s median household income of $80,550 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in De Pere 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.