Best Forensic Accounting Schools Near Idaho Falls, ID (2026)

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

Idaho Falls, Idaho has 2 accredited schools offering forensic accounting programs. Idaho Falls has a population of about 66,672. Median household income is $69,630 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 31.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Idaho, the top-earning forensic accounting-related role is Financial Examiner at a median $85,260 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Forensic Accounting Schools to Idaho Falls

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

Brigham Young University-Idaho

Rexburg, ID 26.1 miles from Idaho Falls
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,406
Avg net price $8,221/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 129

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Idaho State University

Pocatello, ID 47.5 miles from Idaho Falls
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
52.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,608
Avg net price $12,193/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 140

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Boise State University

Boise, ID 208.8 miles from Idaho Falls
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,658
Avg net price $21,610/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 148

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

College of Western Idaho

Nampa, ID 224.1 miles from Idaho Falls
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
50.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 28%
Avg net price $8,500/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 66

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Northwest Nazarene University

Nampa, ID 227.0 miles from Idaho Falls
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,719
Avg net price $29,580/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 63

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

The College of Idaho

Caldwell, ID 232.6 miles from Idaho Falls
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,473
Avg net price $19,481/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 27

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

University of Idaho

Moscow, ID 330.1 miles from Idaho Falls
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
62.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,670
Avg net price $14,831/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 146

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Forensic Accounting Wages Near Idaho Falls

Idaho Falls is part of the Idaho Falls, ID metro area (BLS area code 26820). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Idaho statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Accountant and Auditor$74,410Idaho Falls, ID$78,824
Financial Examiner$85,260ID statewide$90,318
Detective and Criminal Investigator$72,520ID statewide$76,822

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.

Idaho Falls at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population66,672Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$69,630Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+31.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)94.4 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited forensic accounting schools are near Idaho Falls, ID?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering forensic accounting programs near Idaho Falls. The closest is Brigham Young University-Idaho in Rexburg, ID (26.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Idaho State University (47.5 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying forensic accounting roles near Idaho Falls?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying forensic accounting-related roles near Idaho Falls are: Financial Examiner ($85,260), Accountant and Auditor ($74,410), Detective and Criminal Investigator ($72,520). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Idaho statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Rexburg instead of Idaho Falls?

Rexburg, ID is 26.1 miles from Idaho Falls 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 Idaho Falls an affordable place to study forensic accounting?

Idaho Falls’s median household income of $69,630 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Idaho Falls while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Idaho 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 Idaho Falls

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Idaho Falls:

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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