Best Online Accounting Programs in Oshkosh, WI (2026)

Oshkosh, Wisconsin has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $11,982 to $24,230 per year for indexed programs. Oshkosh has a population of about 66,247. Median household income is $61,929 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Oshkosh-Neenah, WI metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $137,120 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Accounting Schools to Oshkosh

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

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

Accounting Wages Near Oshkosh

Oshkosh is part of the Oshkosh-Neenah, WI metro area (BLS area code 36780). 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.

Oshkosh at a Glance

Other Oshkosh-Area Cities With Accounting Programs

• Neenah, WI – 10.7 mi away (25,914 pop)
• Fond du Lac, WI – 18.5 mi away (54,811 pop)
• Appleton, WI – 19.5 mi away (221,379 pop)
• De Pere, WI – 36.9 mi away (24,893 pop)
• Manitowoc, WI – 44.0 mi away (45,261 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Oshkosh, WI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Oshkosh. The closest is Moraine Park Technical College in Fond du Lac, WI (17.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Rasmussen University-Wisconsin (42.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Oshkosh?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Oshkosh are: Financial Manager ($137,120), Financial Analyst ($98,600), 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 Oshkosh?

Neenah, WI is 10.7 miles from Oshkosh 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 Oshkosh an affordable place to study accounting?

Oshkosh’s median household income of $61,929 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Oshkosh 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.