Best Forensic Accounting Schools Near Hartford, CT (2026)

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

Hartford, Connecticut has 5 accredited schools offering forensic accounting programs. Hartford has a population of about 119,970. Median household income is $45,300 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Connecticut, the top-earning forensic accounting-related role is Financial Examiner at a median $120,530 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Forensic Accounting Schools to Hartford

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

University of Saint Joseph

West Hartford, CT 2.6 miles from Hartford
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
60.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,908
Avg net price $27,989/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Hartford

West Hartford, CT 2.8 miles from Hartford
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,823
Avg net price $30,282/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 90

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Central Connecticut State University

New Britain, CT 6.6 miles from Hartford
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,562
Avg net price $16,857/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 92

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Connecticut

Storrs, CT 22.5 miles from Hartford
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
78.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $73,997
Avg net price $25,097/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 202

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Eastern Connecticut State University

Willimantic, CT 24.1 miles from Hartford
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
62.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,469
Avg net price $21,067/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Post University

Waterbury, CT 26.0 miles from Hartford
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
22.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 19%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,696
Avg net price $21,634/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 33%
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Quinnipiac University

Hamden, CT 26.3 miles from Hartford
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 79%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $83,759
Avg net price $40,675/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 82

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Albertus Magnus College

New Haven, CT 32.4 miles from Hartford
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
49.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,144
Avg net price $34,028/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Forensic Accounting Wages Near Hartford

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Connecticut, statewide)
Accountant and Auditor$97,550
Financial Examiner$120,530
Detective and Criminal Investigator$95,240

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.

Hartford at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population119,970Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$45,300Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+18.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited forensic accounting schools are near Hartford, CT?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering forensic accounting programs near Hartford. The closest is University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford, CT (2.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Connecticut (22.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying forensic accounting roles in Connecticut?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying forensic accounting-related roles in Connecticut are: Financial Examiner ($120,530), Accountant and Auditor ($97,550), Detective and Criminal Investigator ($95,240). Wages for Hartford workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in New Britain instead of Hartford?

New Britain, CT is 8.2 miles from Hartford 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 Hartford an affordable place to study forensic accounting?

Hartford’s median household income of $45,300 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Hartford while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Connecticut 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 Hartford

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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.

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