Best Forensic Accounting Schools Near Kalispell, MT (2026)

Kalispell, Montana has 2 accredited schools offering forensic accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $3,610 to $33,671 per year for indexed programs. Kalispell has a population of about 26,830. Median household income is $61,590 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.9% 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 Kalispell

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

Occupation	Median Annual Wage (Montana, statewide)
Accountant and Auditor	$75,810
Financial Examiner	$80,970
Detective and Criminal Investigator	$92,410

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.

Kalispell at a Glance

Metric	Value	Source
Population	26,830	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income	$61,590	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+	32.9%	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

Other Kalispell-Area Cities With Forensic Accounting Programs

Missoula, MT – 94.2 mi away (89,017 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering forensic accounting programs near Kalispell. The closest is Blackfeet Community College in Browning, MT (64.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is The University of Montana (95.1 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying forensic accounting roles in Montana?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying forensic accounting-related roles in Montana are: Detective and Criminal Investigator ($92,410), Financial Examiner ($80,970), Accountant and Auditor ($75,810). Wages for Kalispell workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Missoula instead of Kalispell?

Missoula, MT is 94.2 miles from Kalispell 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 Kalispell an affordable place to study forensic accounting?

Kalispell’s median household income of $61,590 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Kalispell 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.

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