Best Forensic Accounting Schools Near Inkster, MI (2026)

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

Inkster, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering forensic accounting programs. Inkster has a population of about 25,602. Median household income is $39,632 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 11.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area, the top-earning forensic accounting-related role is Detective and Criminal Investigator at a median $95,820 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Forensic Accounting Schools to Inkster

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

Henry Ford College

Dearborn, MI 4.6 miles from Inkster
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 22%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,795
Avg net price $660/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 90

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Michigan-Dearborn

Dearborn, MI 4.6 miles from Inkster
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
71.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,649
Avg net price $9,492/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 93

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Madonna University

Livonia, MI 7.8 miles from Inkster
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
60.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,058
Avg net price $17,755/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 68

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Detroit Mercy

Detroit, MI 12.2 miles from Inkster
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
77.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $71,030
Avg net price $15,232/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 65

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Lawrence Technological University

Southfield, MI 12.9 miles from Inkster
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
57.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $69,151
Avg net price $32,918/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 45

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Wayne State University

Detroit, MI 13.3 miles from Inkster
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,493
Avg net price $12,766/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 160

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, MI 16.2 miles from Inkster
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
50.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,793
Avg net price $15,407/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 156

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Concordia University Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI 18.9 miles from Inkster
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
42.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 69%
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,075
Avg net price $32,811/yr
Tuition
In‑state$35,410
Out‑of‑state$35,410
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 54%
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Forensic Accounting Wages Near Inkster

Inkster is part of the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area (BLS area code 19820). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Michigan statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Accountant and Auditor$80,650Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI$80,409
Financial Examiner$75,930Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI$75,703
Detective and Criminal Investigator$95,820Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI$95,533

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.

Inkster at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population25,602Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$39,632Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+11.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)100.3 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited forensic accounting schools are near Inkster, MI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering forensic accounting programs near Inkster. The closest is Henry Ford College in Dearborn, MI (4.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Lawrence Technological University (12.9 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying forensic accounting-related roles near Inkster are: Detective and Criminal Investigator ($95,820), Accountant and Auditor ($80,650), Financial Examiner ($75,930). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Michigan statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Dearborn Heights instead of Inkster?

Dearborn Heights, MI is 2.5 miles from Inkster 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 Inkster an affordable place to study forensic accounting?

Inkster’s median household income of $39,632 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Inkster while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Michigan 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 Inkster

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

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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