Best Taxation Schools Near Lima, OH (2026)

Updated August 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Lima, Ohio has 2 accredited schools offering taxation programs, with tuition ranging from $5,488 to $43,234 per year for indexed programs. Lima has a population of about 35,304. Median household income is $43,370 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 11.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Ohio, the top-earning taxation-related role is Tax Examiner and Collector at a median $76,240 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Taxation Schools to Lima

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

Taxation Wages Near Lima

Lima is part of the Lima, OH metro area (BLS area code 30620). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Ohio statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Accountant and Auditor$72,980Lima, OH$81,360
Tax Preparer$49,020OH statewide$54,649
Tax Examiner and Collector$76,240OH statewide$84,994

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.

Lima at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population35,304Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$43,370Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+11.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)89.7 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited taxation schools are near Lima, OH?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering taxation programs near Lima. The closest is Columbus State Community College in Columbus, OH (79.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Capital University (82.3 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying taxation roles near Lima?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying taxation-related roles near Lima are: Tax Examiner and Collector ($76,240), Accountant and Auditor ($72,980), Tax Preparer ($49,020). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Ohio statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Sidney instead of Lima?

Sidney, OH is 31.3 miles from Lima 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 Lima an affordable place to study taxation?

Lima’s median household income of $43,370 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lima while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Ohio 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.

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