Best Taxation Schools Near Pittsfield, MA (2026)

Pittsfield, Massachusetts has 5 accredited schools offering taxation programs, with tuition ranging from $10,866 to $58,350 per year for indexed programs. Pittsfield has a population of about 43,559. Median household income is $68,386 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Pittsfield, MA metro area, the top-earning taxation-related role is Accountant and Auditor at a median $84,640 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Taxation Schools to Pittsfield

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer taxation programs near Pittsfield, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Pittsfield 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 Massachusetts schools on the Massachusetts taxation page.


Taxation Wages Near Pittsfield

Pittsfield is part of the Pittsfield, MA metro area (BLS area code 38340). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Massachusetts statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Accountant and Auditor$84,640Pittsfield, MA$89,001
Tax Preparer$58,400MA statewide$61,409
Tax Examiner and Collector$75,560MA statewide$79,453

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.


Pittsfield at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population43,559Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$68,386Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+34.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)95.1 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited taxation schools are near Pittsfield, MA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering taxation programs near Pittsfield. The closest is University at Albany in Albany, NY (32.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Bryant University (95.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying taxation roles near Pittsfield?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying taxation-related roles near Pittsfield are: Accountant and Auditor ($84,640), Tax Examiner and Collector ($75,560), Tax Preparer ($58,400). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Massachusetts statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Troy instead of Pittsfield?

Troy, NY is 28.8 miles from Pittsfield 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 Pittsfield an affordable place to study taxation?

Pittsfield’s median household income of $68,386 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Pittsfield while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Massachusetts 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: August 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.