Acworth, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering forensic accounting programs. Acworth has a population of about 22,370. Median household income is $80,703 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area, the top-earning forensic accounting-related role is Accountant and Auditor at a median $85,820 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Forensic Accounting Schools to Acworth
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer forensic accounting programs near Acworth, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Acworth 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 Acworth.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$57,552
Avg net price
$15,048/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 78%
- Programs offered: 116
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$46,541
Avg net price
$24,425/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 60%
- Programs offered: 35
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
21%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$36,144
Avg net price
$16,482/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 30%
- Programs offered: 10
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$55,232
Avg net price
$19,509/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 74%
- Programs offered: 30
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$42,712
Avg net price
$37,702/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 70%
- Programs offered: 34
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
16%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$40,092
Avg net price
$18,318/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 44%
- Programs offered: 17
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$36,909
Avg net price
$21,679/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 36%
- Programs offered: 18
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$47,384
Avg net price
$15,931/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 79%
- Programs offered: 133
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Georgia schools on the Georgia forensic accounting page.
Forensic Accounting Wages Near Acworth
Acworth is part of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area (BLS area code 12060). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Georgia statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|
| Accountant and Auditor | $85,820 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $85,734 |
| Financial Examiner | $77,650 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $77,572 |
| Detective and Criminal Investigator | $69,900 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $69,830 |
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.
Acworth at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 22,370 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $80,703 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 32.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 100.1 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Acworth-Area Cities With Forensic Accounting Programs
- Kennesaw, GA – 3.6 mi away (33,627 pop)
- Woodstock, GA – 9.7 mi away (30,929 pop)
- Marietta, GA – 10.2 mi away (60,941 pop)
- Cartersville, GA – 10.5 mi away (55,195 pop)
- Smyrna, GA – 15.9 mi away (56,664 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited forensic accounting schools are near Acworth, GA?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering forensic accounting programs near Acworth. The closest is Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, GA (5.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Clark Atlanta University (25.9 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying forensic accounting roles near Acworth?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying forensic accounting-related roles near Acworth are: Accountant and Auditor ($85,820), Financial Examiner ($77,650), Detective and Criminal Investigator ($69,900). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Georgia statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Kennesaw instead of Acworth?
Kennesaw, GA is 3.6 miles from Acworth 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 Acworth an affordable place to study forensic accounting?
Acworth’s median household income of $80,703 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Acworth while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Georgia 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 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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