Best Forensic Accounting Schools Near Bozeman, MT (2026)

Bozeman, Montana has 3 accredited schools offering forensic accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $4,146 to $41,484 per year for indexed programs. Bozeman has a population of about 55,042. Median household income is $79,903 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 65.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Montana, the top-earning forensic accounting-related role is Detective and Criminal Investigator at a median $92,410 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Forensic Accounting Schools to Bozeman

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer forensic accounting programs near Bozeman, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Bozeman city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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


Forensic Accounting Wages Near Bozeman

Bozeman is part of the Bozeman, MT metro area (BLS area code 14580). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Montana statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Accountant and Auditor$77,400Bozeman, MT$75,512
Financial Examiner$80,970MT statewide$78,995
Detective and Criminal Investigator$92,410MT statewide$90,156

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.


Bozeman at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population55,042Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$79,903Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+65.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)102.5 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited forensic accounting schools are near Bozeman, MT?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering forensic accounting programs near Bozeman. The closest is Montana State University in Bozeman, MT (1.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Carroll College (79.1 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying forensic accounting-related roles near Bozeman are: Detective and Criminal Investigator ($92,410), Financial Examiner ($80,970), Accountant and Auditor ($77,400). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Montana statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Helena instead of Bozeman?

Helena, MT is 78.2 miles from Bozeman 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 Bozeman an affordable place to study forensic accounting?

Bozeman’s median household income of $79,903 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Bozeman while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Montana 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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Data verified: August 11, 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.