Best Online Accounting Programs in Wisconsin Rapids, WI (2026)

Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs. Wisconsin Rapids has a population of about 18,756. Median household income is $54,116 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Wisconsin, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $139,720 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Accounting Schools to Wisconsin Rapids

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

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

Accounting Wages Near Wisconsin Rapids

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.

Wisconsin Rapids at a Glance

Other Wisconsin Rapids-Area Cities With Accounting Programs

• Stevens Point, WI – 16.3 mi away (43,735 pop)
• Wausau, WI – 40.3 mi away (74,186 pop)
• Oshkosh, WI – 67.6 mi away (75,057 pop)
• Neenah, WI – 68.6 mi away (25,914 pop)
• Appleton, WI – 71.4 mi away (221,379 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Wisconsin Rapids, WI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Wisconsin Rapids. The closest is Mid-State Technical College in Wisconsin Rapids, WI (2.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Moraine Park Technical College (81.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles in Wisconsin?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles in Wisconsin are: Financial Manager ($139,720), Financial Analyst ($95,570), Budget Analyst ($82,180). Wages for Wisconsin Rapids workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Stevens Point instead of Wisconsin Rapids?

Stevens Point, WI is 16.3 miles from Wisconsin Rapids 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 Wisconsin Rapids an affordable place to study accounting?

Wisconsin Rapids’s median household income of $54,116 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Wisconsin Rapids 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.