Best Online Accounting Programs in Racine, WI (2026)

Racine, Wisconsin has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs. Racine has a population of about 77,155. Median household income is $55,705 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.5% 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 Racine

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

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

Accounting Wages Near Racine

Racine 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.

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.

Racine at a Glance

Other Racine-Area Cities With Accounting Programs

• Mount Pleasant, WI – 3.9 mi away (26,360 pop)
• Caledonia, WI – 5.9 mi away (24,910 pop)
• Kenosha, WI – 10.3 mi away (124,580 pop)
• Oak Creek, WI – 11.5 mi away (35,881 pop)
• South Milwaukee, WI – 13.0 mi away (21,052 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Racine, WI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Racine. The closest is Gateway Technical College in Kenosha, WI (8.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is College of Lake County (27.6 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Racine?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Racine 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 Mount Pleasant instead of Racine?

Mount Pleasant, WI is 3.9 miles from Racine 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 Racine an affordable place to study accounting?

Racine’s median household income of $55,705 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Racine 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.