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Best Taxation Schools Near Winston-Salem, NC (2026)
Winston-Salem, North Carolina has 1 accredited school offering taxation programs, with tuition ranging from $7,661 to $24,012 per year for indexed programs. Winston-Salem has a population of about 250,887. Median household income is $57,673 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 37.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Winston-Salem, NC metro area, the top-earning taxation-related role is Accountant and Auditor at a median $78,950 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Taxation Schools to Winston-Salem
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer taxation programs near Winston-Salem, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Winston-Salem city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
No school data available.
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all North Carolina schools on the North Carolina taxation page.
Taxation Wages Near Winston-Salem
Winston-Salem is part of the Winston-Salem, NC metro area (BLS area code 49180). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to North Carolina statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accountant and Auditor | $78,950 | Winston-Salem, NC | $85,815 |
| Tax Preparer | $47,860 | Winston-Salem, NC | $52,022 |
| Tax Examiner and Collector | $61,950 | NC statewide | $67,337 |
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.
Winston-Salem at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 250,887 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $57,673 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 37.2% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 92.0 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Winston-Salem-Area Cities With Taxation Programs
- Clemmons, NC – 8.5 mi away (20,079 pop)
- Kernersville, NC – 9.8 mi away (24,066 pop)
- High Point, NC – 16.9 mi away (177,412 pop)
- Thomasville, NC – 18.3 mi away (27,030 pop)
- Greensboro, NC – 24.2 mi away (331,894 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited taxation schools are near Winston-Salem, NC?
Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering taxation programs near Winston-Salem. The closest is University of North Carolina at Greensboro in Greensboro, NC (25.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of North Carolina at Greensboro (25.3 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying taxation roles near Winston-Salem?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying taxation-related roles near Winston-Salem are: Accountant and Auditor ($78,950), Tax Examiner and Collector ($61,950), Tax Preparer ($47,860). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with North Carolina statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Clemmons instead of Winston-Salem?
Clemmons, NC is 8.5 miles from Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem an affordable place to study taxation?
Winston-Salem’s median household income of $57,673 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Winston-Salem while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and North Carolina 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.