Best Online Accounting Programs in Gillette, WY (2026)

Gillette, Wyoming has 1 accredited school offering accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $4,830 to $15,914 per year for indexed programs. Gillette has a population of about 33,278. Median household income is $90,699 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Wyoming, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Analyst at a median $187,090 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Accounting Schools to Gillette

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

#1

Northern Wyoming Community College District

Sheridan, WY 80.1 miles from Gillette BOC Score 60.3
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 44%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,477
Avg net price $9,346/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 45

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Casper College

Casper, WY 108.0 miles from Gillette BOC Score 62.5
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,935
Avg net price $9,593/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 75

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Central Wyoming College

Riverton, WY 169.8 miles from Gillette BOC Score 48.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,402
Avg net price $11,634/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 66%
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Accounting Wages Near Gillette

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Wyoming, statewide)
Accountant and Auditor$77,620
Financial Manager$124,910
Financial Analyst$187,090
Budget Analyst$81,100
Tax Preparer$57,990
Tax Examiner and Collector$61,780
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk$47,910

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.


Gillette at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population33,278Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$90,699Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+23.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Accounting-related employment in Campbell County168 workers, 48 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual


Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Gillette, WY?

Accredited schools offering accounting programs near Gillette are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles in Wyoming?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles in Wyoming are: Financial Analyst ($187,090), Financial Manager ($124,910), Budget Analyst ($81,100). Wages for Gillette workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Is Gillette an affordable place to study accounting?

Gillette’s median household income of $90,699 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Gillette while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Wyoming 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 Gillette

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Data verified: July 23, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.