Best Accounting Schools Near Mequon, WI (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Mequon, Wisconsin has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $5,184 to $62,648 per year for indexed programs. Mequon has a population of about 25,259. Median household income is $147,391 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 69.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $156,100 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Accounting Schools to Mequon

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer accounting programs near Mequon, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Mequon 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 Mequon. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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Concordia University-Wisconsin

Mequon, WI 3.7 miles from Mequon
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
47.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 78%
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,075
Avg net price $36,201/yr
Tuition
In‑state$35,470
Out‑of‑state$35,470
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 106

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Accounting Wages Near Mequon

Mequon is part of the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area (BLS area code 33340). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Wisconsin statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Accountant and Auditor $80,290 Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $82,859
Financial Manager $156,100 Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $161,094
Financial Analyst $96,700 Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $99,794
Budget Analyst $82,130 Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $84,757
Tax Preparer $50,430 Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $52,043
Tax Examiner and Collector $69,780 Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $72,012
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk $50,920 Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $52,549

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.

Mequon at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 25,259 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $147,391 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 69.5% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 96.9 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Accounting-related employment in Ozaukee County 162 workers, 37 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Mequon, WI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Mequon. The closest is Concordia University-Wisconsin in Mequon, WI (3.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Milwaukee School of Engineering (13.7 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Mequon?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Mequon are: Financial Manager ($156,100), Financial Analyst ($96,700), Budget Analyst ($82,130). 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 Germantown instead of Mequon?

Germantown, WI is 6.9 miles from Mequon 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 Mequon an affordable place to study accounting?

Mequon’s median household income of $147,391 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Mequon 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 Mequon

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Data verified: September 6, 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.

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