Best Forensic Accounting Schools Near Galt, CA (2026)

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

Galt, California has 18 accredited schools offering forensic accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $1,124 to $57,803 per year for indexed programs. Galt has a population of about 25,665. Median household income is $86,327 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area, the top-earning forensic accounting-related role is Detective and Criminal Investigator at a median $109,500 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Forensic Accounting Schools to Galt

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

Forensic Accounting Wages Near Galt

Galt is part of the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area (BLS area code 40900). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to California statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Accountant and Auditor$92,110Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA$86,326
Financial Examiner$102,630Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA$96,186
Detective and Criminal Investigator$109,500Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA$102,624

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.

Galt at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population25,665Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$86,327Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+21.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)106.7 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited forensic accounting schools are near Galt, CA?

Our directory has 18 accredited schools offering forensic accounting programs near Galt. The closest is Humphreys University-Stockton and Modesto Campuses in Stockton, CA (17.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Golden Gate University (68.2 miles). 8 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying forensic accounting roles near Galt?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying forensic accounting-related roles near Galt are: Detective and Criminal Investigator ($109,500), Financial Examiner ($102,630), Accountant and Auditor ($92,110). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with California statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Lodi instead of Galt?

Lodi, CA is 10.1 miles from Galt 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 Galt an affordable place to study forensic accounting?

Galt’s median household income of $86,327 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Galt while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and California 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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