Best Taxation Schools Near Jonesboro, AR (2026)

Updated August 31, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Jonesboro, Arkansas is home to about 79,187 residents. Median household income is $52,559 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Jonesboro, AR metro area, the top-earning taxation-related role is Accountant and Auditor at a median $66,000 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Taxation Schools to Jonesboro

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer taxation programs near Jonesboro, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Jonesboro city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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

Taxation Wages Near Jonesboro

Jonesboro is part of the Jonesboro, AR metro area (BLS area code 27860). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Arkansas statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Accountant and Auditor$66,000Jonesboro, AR$76,834
Tax Preparer$35,040AR statewide$40,792
Tax Examiner and Collector$55,140AR statewide$64,191

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.

Jonesboro at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population79,187Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$52,559Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+29.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)85.9 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-paying taxation roles near Jonesboro?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying taxation-related roles near Jonesboro are: Accountant and Auditor ($66,000), Tax Examiner and Collector ($55,140), Tax Preparer ($35,040). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Arkansas statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Paragould instead of Jonesboro?

Paragould, AR is 18.7 miles from Jonesboro and has its own set of local taxation programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Jonesboro an affordable place to study taxation?

Jonesboro’s median household income of $52,559 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Jonesboro while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Arkansas 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 Jonesboro

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Data verified: August 31, 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.

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