Best Online Accounting Programs in Janesville, WI (2026)

Janesville, Wisconsin has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $16,699 to $25,508 per year for indexed programs. Janesville has a population of about 65,813. Median household income is $71,664 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 26.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Janesville-Beloit, WI metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $138,360 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Accounting Schools to Janesville

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

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

Accounting Wages Near Janesville

Janesville is part of the Janesville-Beloit, WI metro area (BLS area code 27500). 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.

Janesville at a Glance

Other Janesville-Area Cities With Accounting Programs

• Beloit, WI – 11.2 mi away (63,470 pop)
• Fort Atkinson, WI – 18.7 mi away (21,399 pop)
• Machesney Park, IL – 22.0 mi away (22,873 pop)
• Loves Park, IL – 24.1 mi away (23,413 pop)
• Fitchburg, WI – 29.4 mi away (28,875 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Janesville, WI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Janesville. The closest is Blackhawk Technical College in Janesville, WI (0.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Stautzenberger College-Rockford Career College (29.7 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Janesville?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Janesville are: Financial Manager ($138,360), Financial Analyst ($91,710), 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 Beloit instead of Janesville?

Beloit, WI is 11.2 miles from Janesville 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 Janesville an affordable place to study accounting?

Janesville’s median household income of $71,664 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Janesville 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.