Best Forensic Accounting Schools Near Belle Glade, FL (2026)

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

Belle Glade, Florida has 5 accredited schools offering forensic accounting programs. Belle Glade has a population of about 16,818. Median household income is $47,191 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 14.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area, the top-earning forensic accounting-related role is Detective and Criminal Investigator at a median $99,080 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Forensic Accounting Schools to Belle Glade

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

Palm Beach Atlantic University

West Palm Beach, FL 38.0 miles from Belle Glade
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
39.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,232
Avg net price $28,354/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 58

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, FL 41.1 miles from Belle Glade
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,746
Avg net price $8,752/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 123

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, FL 46.5 miles from Belle Glade
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
52.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 40%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,696
Avg net price $30,498/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 69

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, FL 49.1 miles from Belle Glade
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,209
Avg net price $30,371/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 131

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Jose Maria Vargas University

Pembroke Pines, FL 52.5 miles from Belle Glade
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 92%
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 8

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Ave Maria University

Ave Maria, FL 53.5 miles from Belle Glade
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
47.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,520
Avg net price $24,860/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Indian River State College

Fort Pierce, FL 54.4 miles from Belle Glade
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
68.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 44%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,315
Avg net price $3,815/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 77

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Florida Memorial University

Miami Gardens, FL 58.5 miles from Belle Glade
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
24.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,624
Avg net price $23,238/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 53%
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Forensic Accounting Wages Near Belle Glade

Belle Glade is part of the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area (BLS area code 33100). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Florida statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Accountant and Auditor$80,920Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL$70,858
Financial Examiner$82,350Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL$72,110
Detective and Criminal Investigator$99,080Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL$86,760

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.

Belle Glade at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population16,818Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$47,191Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+14.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)114.2 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited forensic accounting schools are near Belle Glade, FL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering forensic accounting programs near Belle Glade. The closest is Palm Beach Atlantic University in West Palm Beach, FL (38.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Jose Maria Vargas University (52.5 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying forensic accounting roles near Belle Glade?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying forensic accounting-related roles near Belle Glade are: Detective and Criminal Investigator ($99,080), Financial Examiner ($82,350), Accountant and Auditor ($80,920). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Florida statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Wellington instead of Belle Glade?

Wellington, FL is 24.6 miles from Belle Glade 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 Belle Glade an affordable place to study forensic accounting?

Belle Glade’s median household income of $47,191 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Belle Glade while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Florida 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 Belle Glade

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Belle Glade:

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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