Best Forensic Accounting Schools Near Norco, CA (2026)

Norco, California has 5 accredited schools offering forensic accounting programs. Norco has a population of about 25,211. Median household income is $125,117 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area, the top-earning forensic accounting-related role is Detective and Criminal Investigator at a median $127,420 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Forensic Accounting Schools to Norco

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

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

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#1

La Sierra University

Riverside, CA 3.0 miles from Norco
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,824
Avg net price $45,566/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 52

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

California Baptist University

Riverside, CA 7.1 miles from Norco
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,504
Avg net price $26,285/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 98

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

University of Phoenix-California

Ontario, CA 9.9 miles from Norco
  • 4 year
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 15

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

DeVry University-California

Ontario, CA 10.1 miles from Norco
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
36.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 23%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,987
Avg net price $33,744/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 60%
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Pitzer College

Claremont, CA 15.3 miles from Norco
  • 4 year
64.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 87%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $69,512
Avg net price $34,191/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 53

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Claremont McKenna College

Claremont, CA 15.3 miles from Norco
  • 4 year
71.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 92%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $104,736
Avg net price $28,849/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 97%
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Scripps College

Claremont, CA 15.4 miles from Norco
  • 4 year
64.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 84%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $77,539
Avg net price $36,294/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 53

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of La Verne

La Verne, CA 17.6 miles from Norco
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
62.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 71%
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $65,464
Avg net price $20,161/yr
Tuition
In‑state$49,470
Out‑of‑state$49,470
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 58

Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Forensic Accounting Wages Near Norco

Norco is part of the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area (BLS area code 40140). 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$83,920Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA$78,872
Financial Examiner$78,250Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA$73,543
Detective and Criminal Investigator$127,420Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA$119,756

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.


Norco at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population25,211Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$125,117Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+21.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)106.4 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering forensic accounting programs near Norco. The closest is La Sierra University in Riverside, CA (3.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Pitzer College (15.3 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying forensic accounting-related roles near Norco are: Detective and Criminal Investigator ($127,420), Accountant and Auditor ($83,920), Financial Examiner ($78,250). 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 Eastvale instead of Norco?

Eastvale, CA is 3.1 miles from Norco 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 Norco an affordable place to study forensic accounting?

Norco’s median household income of $125,117 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Norco 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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Other Programs Available in Norco

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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.