Best Forensic Accounting Schools Near Elmira, NY (2026)

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

Elmira, New York has 5 accredited schools offering forensic accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $10,567 to $68,699 per year for indexed programs. Elmira has a population of about 26,349. Median household income is $43,089 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In New York, the top-earning forensic accounting-related role is Financial Examiner at a median $128,920 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Forensic Accounting Schools to Elmira

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

Ithaca College

Ithaca, NY 27.8 miles from Elmira
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
67.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 69%
Graduation rate 75%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,548
Avg net price $33,926/yr
Tuition
In‑state$53,540
Out‑of‑state$53,540
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 71

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Keuka College

Keuka Park, NY 38.8 miles from Elmira
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
54.1 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 68%
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,289
Avg net price $24,338/yr
Tuition
In‑state$39,332
Out‑of‑state$39,332
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 27

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Binghamton University

Vestal, NY 43.2 miles from Elmira
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
81.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 39%
Graduation rate 83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $80,596
Avg net price $21,620/yr
Tuition
In‑state$10,567
Out‑of‑state$30,447
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 110

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Alfred University

Alfred, NY 51.3 miles from Elmira
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
42.1 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 74%
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,897
Avg net price $25,620/yr
Tuition
In‑state$41,500
Out‑of‑state$41,500
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

SUNY College at Geneseo

Geneseo, NY 70.9 miles from Elmira
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
77.9 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 66%
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $67,316
Avg net price $18,211/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,999
Out‑of‑state$19,569
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 47

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Houghton University

Houghton, NY 72.5 miles from Elmira
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
59.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,721
Avg net price $20,519/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 41

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY 73.7 miles from Elmira
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
74.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $79,164
Avg net price $38,793/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 186

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Le Moyne College

Syracuse, NY 75.5 miles from Elmira
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
71.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 83%
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,731
Avg net price $22,277/yr
Tuition
In‑state$40,330
Out‑of‑state$40,330
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Forensic Accounting Wages Near Elmira

Elmira is part of the Elmira, NY metro area (BLS area code 21300). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to New York statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Accountant and Auditor$79,540Elmira, NY$84,258
Financial Examiner$128,920NY statewide$136,568
Detective and Criminal Investigator$101,240NY statewide$107,246

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.

Elmira at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population26,349Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$43,089Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+18.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)94.4 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited forensic accounting schools are near Elmira, NY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering forensic accounting programs near Elmira. The closest is Ithaca College in Ithaca, NY (27.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Lycoming College (59.4 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying forensic accounting-related roles near Elmira are: Financial Examiner ($128,920), Detective and Criminal Investigator ($101,240), Accountant and Auditor ($79,540). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with New York statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Ithaca instead of Elmira?

Ithaca, NY is 28.8 miles from Elmira 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 Elmira an affordable place to study forensic accounting?

Elmira’s median household income of $43,089 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Elmira while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and New York 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 Elmira

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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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