Best Forensic Accounting Schools Near Prescott Valley, AZ

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

Prescott Valley, Arizona has 5 accredited schools offering forensic accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $2,948 to $14,988 per year for indexed programs. Prescott Valley has a population of about 48,048. Median household income is $70,793 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Arizona, the top-earning forensic accounting-related role is Financial Examiner at a median $80,260 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Forensic Accounting Schools to Prescott Valley

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

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Yavapai College

Prescott, AZ 8.5 miles from Prescott Valley
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
57.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,890
Avg net price $8,683/yr
Tuition
In‑state$2,948
Out‑of‑state$9,486
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 61

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, AZ 55.5 miles from Prescott Valley
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
60.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,384
Avg net price $14,158/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 176

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Ottawa University-Surprise

Surprise, AZ 67.0 miles from Prescott Valley
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
27.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 21%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,552
Avg net price $33,393/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 47%
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Paradise Valley Community College

Phoenix, AZ 67.7 miles from Prescott Valley
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,196
Avg net price $12,180/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 67

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Glendale Community College

Glendale, AZ 71.4 miles from Prescott Valley
  • 4 year
42.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 22%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,108
Avg net price $11,650/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 92

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, AZ 75.7 miles from Prescott Valley
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
33.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,186
Avg net price $22,472/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 108

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Phoenix College

Phoenix, AZ 78.3 miles from Prescott Valley
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
52.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 20%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,870
Avg net price $12,055/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 99

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Scottsdale Community College

Scottsdale, AZ 79.1 miles from Prescott Valley
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
54.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 17%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,905
Avg net price $13,336/yr
Tuition
In‑state$2,358
Out‑of‑state$8,958
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 87

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Arizona schools on the Arizona forensic accounting page.

Forensic Accounting Wages Near Prescott Valley

Prescott Valley is part of the Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ metro area (BLS area code 39150). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Arizona statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Accountant and Auditor$77,770Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ$79,115
Financial Examiner$80,260AZ statewide$81,648
Detective and Criminal Investigator$78,610Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ$79,969

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.

Prescott Valley at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population48,048Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$70,793Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+24.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)98.3 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited forensic accounting schools are near Prescott Valley, AZ?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering forensic accounting programs near Prescott Valley. The closest is Yavapai College in Prescott, AZ (8.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Glendale Community College (71.4 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying forensic accounting roles near Prescott Valley?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying forensic accounting-related roles near Prescott Valley are: Financial Examiner ($80,260), Detective and Criminal Investigator ($78,610), Accountant and Auditor ($77,770). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Arizona statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Prescott instead of Prescott Valley?

Prescott, AZ is 7.5 miles from Prescott Valley and has its own set of local forensic accounting programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Prescott Valley an affordable place to study forensic accounting?

Prescott Valley’s median household income of $70,793 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Prescott Valley while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Arizona 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 Prescott Valley

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

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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