Best Forensic Accounting Schools Near Chaska, MN (2026)

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

Chaska, Minnesota has 5 accredited schools offering forensic accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $14,400 to $22,820 per year for indexed programs. Chaska has a population of about 28,146. Median household income is $110,000 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 46.7% 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 Chaska

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

Crown College

Saint Bonifacius, MN 8.1 miles from Chaska
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
39.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,057
Avg net price $26,672/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Herzing University-Minneapolis

St. Louis Park, MN 14.8 miles from Chaska
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,909
Avg net price $16,670/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 14

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Capella University

Minneapolis, MN 20.0 miles from Chaska
  • 4 year
  • Exclusively online
  • Accredited
29.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 27%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,189
Avg net price $17,956/yr
Tuition
In‑state$14,400
Out‑of‑state$14,400
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 37%
  • Programs offered: 74

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

North Central University

Minneapolis, MN 20.0 miles from Chaska
  • 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
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Walden University

Minneapolis, MN 20.3 miles from Chaska
  • 4 year
  • Exclusively online
19.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,810
Avg net price $33,817/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 12%
  • Programs offered: 59

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Augsburg University

Minneapolis, MN 20.8 miles from Chaska
  • 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

#7

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Minneapolis, MN 21.2 miles from Chaska
  • 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
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 250

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

St Catherine University

Saint Paul, MN 22.1 miles from Chaska
  • 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

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

Forensic Accounting Wages Near Chaska

Chaska 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.

Chaska at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population28,146Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$110,000Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+46.7%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 Chaska, MN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering forensic accounting programs near Chaska. The closest is Crown College in Saint Bonifacius, MN (8.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Capella University (20.0 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying forensic accounting-related roles near Chaska 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 Chanhassen instead of Chaska?

Chanhassen, MN is 3.5 miles from Chaska 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 Chaska an affordable place to study forensic accounting?

Chaska’s median household income of $110,000 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Chaska 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 Chaska

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

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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