Best Forensic Accounting Schools Near Lewiston, ME (2026)

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

Lewiston, Maine has 5 accredited schools offering forensic accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $4,140 to $22,178 per year for indexed programs. Lewiston has a population of about 37,886. Median household income is $56,558 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Maine, the top-earning forensic accounting-related role is Detective and Criminal Investigator at a median $88,310 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Forensic Accounting Schools to Lewiston

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

Saint Joseph's College of Maine

Standish, ME 24.1 miles from Lewiston
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
49.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,045
Avg net price $27,555/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Maine at Augusta

Augusta, ME 25.1 miles from Lewiston
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
35.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,342
Avg net price $10,924/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,888
Out‑of‑state$22,178
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 61%
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

University of Southern Maine

Portland, ME 30.1 miles from Lewiston
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,958
Avg net price $13,596/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 94

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Thomas College

Waterville, ME 38.9 miles from Lewiston
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
46.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,991
Avg net price $18,885/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Beal University

Bangor, ME 83.4 miles from Lewiston
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
37.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,639
Avg net price $40,109/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 30%
  • Programs offered: 10

Source:Accreditor: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Husson University

Bangor, ME 84.9 miles from Lewiston
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
47.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,025
Avg net price $21,005/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 63

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

University of Maine

Orono, ME 92.6 miles from Lewiston
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
53.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 97%
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,653
Avg net price $17,510/yr
Tuition
In‑state$13,326
Out‑of‑state$36,756
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 137

Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Maine at Presque Isle

Presque Isle, ME 206.6 miles from Lewiston
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
42.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 100%
Graduation rate 45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,956
Avg net price $7,035/yr
Tuition
In‑state$9,402
Out‑of‑state$14,862
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 66%
  • Programs offered: 22

Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Forensic Accounting Wages Near Lewiston

Lewiston is part of the Lewiston-Auburn, ME metro area (BLS area code 30340). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Maine statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Accountant and Auditor$75,980Lewiston-Auburn, ME$80,232
Financial Examiner$80,840ME statewide$85,364
Detective and Criminal Investigator$88,310ME statewide$93,252

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.

Lewiston at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population37,886Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$56,558Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+21.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)94.7 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited forensic accounting schools are near Lewiston, ME?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering forensic accounting programs near Lewiston. The closest is Central Maine Community College in Auburn, ME (4.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Thomas College (38.9 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying forensic accounting roles near Lewiston?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying forensic accounting-related roles near Lewiston are: Detective and Criminal Investigator ($88,310), Financial Examiner ($80,840), Accountant and Auditor ($75,980). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Maine statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Auburn instead of Lewiston?

Auburn, ME is 4.0 miles from Lewiston 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 Lewiston an affordable place to study forensic accounting?

Lewiston’s median household income of $56,558 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lewiston while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Maine 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 Lewiston

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

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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