Best Online Finance Programs in Monroe, MI (2026)

Monroe, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering finance programs, with tuition ranging from $35,410 to $51,853 per year for indexed programs. Monroe has a population of about 20,330. Median household income is $59,532 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Monroe, MI metro area, the top-earning finance-related role is Financial Manager at a median $140,110 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Finance Schools to Monroe

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

#1

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, MI 26.4 miles from Monroe BOC Score 50.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,793
Avg net price $15,407/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 92

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Concordia University Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI 29.0 miles from Monroe BOC Score 42.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 69%
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,075
Avg net price $32,811/yr
Tuition
In‑state$35,410
Out‑of‑state$35,410
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 54%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

University of Michigan-Dearborn

Dearborn, MI 29.2 miles from Monroe BOC Score 71.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,649
Avg net price $9,492/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 52

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Wayne State University

Detroit, MI 34.6 miles from Monroe BOC Score 64.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,493
Avg net price $12,766/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 73

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Adrian College

Adrian, MI 34.8 miles from Monroe BOC Score 42.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,504
Avg net price $25,368/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Detroit Mercy

Detroit, MI 36.7 miles from Monroe BOC Score 77.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $71,030
Avg net price $15,232/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Lawrence Technological University

Southfield, MI 39.3 miles from Monroe BOC Score 57.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $69,151
Avg net price $32,918/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 28

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Walsh College

Troy, MI 47.1 miles from Monroe BOC Score 80.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $72,081
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 13

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Finance Wages Near Monroe

Monroe is part of the Monroe, MI metro area (BLS area code 33780). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Michigan statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Personal Financial Advisor$98,090Monroe, MI$104,909
Financial and Investment Analyst$102,320Monroe, MI$109,433
Loan Officer$56,450Monroe, MI$60,374
Financial Manager$140,110Monroe, MI$149,850

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.


Monroe at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population20,330Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$59,532Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+21.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)93.5 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited finance schools are near Monroe, MI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering finance programs near Monroe. The closest is University of Toledo in Toledo, OH (21.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Wayne State University (34.6 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying finance roles near Monroe?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying finance-related roles near Monroe are: Financial Manager ($140,110), Financial and Investment Analyst ($102,320), Personal Financial Advisor ($98,090). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Michigan statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Oregon instead of Monroe?

Oregon, OH is 18.1 miles from Monroe and has its own set of local finance programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Monroe an affordable place to study finance?

Monroe’s median household income of $59,532 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Monroe while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Michigan 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 Monroe

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Monroe:

Data verified: July 30, 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.