Best Forensic Accounting Schools Near Apple Valley, MN (2026)

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

Apple Valley, Minnesota has 5 accredited schools offering forensic accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $6,146 to $18,552 per year for indexed programs. Apple Valley has a population of about 55,696. Median household income is $99,277 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 45.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area, the top-earning forensic accounting-related role is Financial Examiner at a median $104,260 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Forensic Accounting Schools to Apple Valley

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

St Catherine University

Saint Paul, MN 12.4 miles from Apple Valley
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
61.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,282
Avg net price $19,764/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 81

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of St Thomas

Saint Paul, MN 13.7 miles from Apple Valley
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
73.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $73,739
Avg net price $29,155/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 109

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Concordia University-Saint Paul

Saint Paul, MN 14.3 miles from Apple Valley
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
58.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 79%
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,871
Avg net price $18,462/yr
Tuition
In‑state$25,600
Out‑of‑state$25,600
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 65

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Hamline University

Saint Paul, MN 15.3 miles from Apple Valley
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
66.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 88%
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,106
Avg net price $20,744/yr
Tuition
In‑state$50,004
Out‑of‑state$50,004
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 65

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Augsburg University

Minneapolis, MN 15.4 miles from Apple Valley
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,829
Avg net price $23,873/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 63

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

North Central University

Minneapolis, MN 15.7 miles from Apple Valley
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
43.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,064
Avg net price $25,817/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Minneapolis, MN 15.8 miles from Apple Valley
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
83.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $69,020
Avg net price $16,778/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 250

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Metropolitan State University

Saint Paul, MN 15.9 miles from Apple Valley
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
60.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $64,705
Avg net price $16,863/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 62

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Forensic Accounting Wages Near Apple Valley

Apple Valley is part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area (BLS area code 33460). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Minnesota statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Accountant and Auditor$86,500Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI$82,538
Financial Examiner$104,260Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI$99,485
Detective and Criminal Investigator$85,300Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI$81,393

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.

Apple Valley at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population55,696Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$99,277Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+45.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)104.8 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited forensic accounting schools are near Apple Valley, MN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering forensic accounting programs near Apple Valley. The closest is Dakota County Technical College in Rosemount, MN (6.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of St Thomas (13.7 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying forensic accounting roles near Apple Valley?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying forensic accounting-related roles near Apple Valley are: Financial Examiner ($104,260), Accountant and Auditor ($86,500), Detective and Criminal Investigator ($85,300). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Minnesota statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Burnsville instead of Apple Valley?

Burnsville, MN is 4.1 miles from Apple Valley 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 Apple Valley an affordable place to study forensic accounting?

Apple Valley’s median household income of $99,277 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Apple Valley while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Minnesota 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 Apple Valley

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

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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