Best Forensic Accounting Schools Near Key West, FL (2026)

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

Key West, Florida is home to about 25,824 residents. Median household income is $78,532 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 41.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Florida, the top-earning forensic accounting-related role is Accountant and Auditor at a median $79,250 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Forensic Accounting Schools to Key West

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

Florida International University

Miami, FL 120.4 miles from Key West
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
82.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,249
Avg net price $9,288/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 129

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Miami

Coral Gables, FL 123.2 miles from Key West
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
74.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $75,328
Avg net price $37,244/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 187

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Ave Maria University

Ave Maria, FL 124.3 miles from Key West
  • 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

#4

Florida National University-Main Campus

Hialeah, FL 127.7 miles from Key West
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
47.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $33,928
Avg net price $23,043/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Florida Gulf Coast University

Fort Myers, FL 131.3 miles from Key West
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
68.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 63%
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,560
Avg net price $12,568/yr
Tuition
In‑state$6,118
Out‑of‑state$25,162
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 70

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Florida Memorial University

Miami Gardens, FL 132.7 miles from Key West
  • 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
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 53%
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

St. Thomas University

Miami Gardens, FL 133.7 miles from Key West
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
37.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 98%
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,272
Avg net price $26,312/yr
Tuition
In‑state$34,770
Out‑of‑state$34,770
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 56%
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Barry University

Miami, FL 134.1 miles from Key West
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
40.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 77%
Graduation rate 37%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,966
Avg net price $22,613/yr
Tuition
In‑state$34,350
Out‑of‑state$34,350
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 61%
  • Programs offered: 64

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Forensic Accounting Wages Near Key West

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Florida, statewide)
Accountant and Auditor$79,250
Financial Examiner$76,230
Detective and Criminal Investigator$77,060

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.

Key West at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population25,824Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$78,532Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+41.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying forensic accounting-related roles in Florida are: Accountant and Auditor ($79,250), Detective and Criminal Investigator ($77,060), Financial Examiner ($76,230). Wages for Key West workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Is Key West an affordable place to study forensic accounting?

Key West’s median household income of $78,532 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Key West 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 Key West

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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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