Best Forensic Accounting Schools Near Plattsburgh, NY (2026)

Updated August 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Plattsburgh, New York has 8 accredited schools offering forensic accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $6,920 to $59,398 per year for indexed programs. Plattsburgh has a population of about 19,878. Median household income is $53,962 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 38.9% 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 Plattsburgh

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

Forensic Accounting Wages Near Plattsburgh

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (New York, statewide)
Accountant and Auditor$102,640
Financial Examiner$128,920
Detective and Criminal Investigator$101,240

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.

Plattsburgh at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population19,878Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$53,962Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+38.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 8 accredited schools offering forensic accounting programs near Plattsburgh. The closest is SUNY College at Plattsburgh in Plattsburgh, NY (0.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Clarkson University (75.8 miles). 7 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying forensic accounting roles in New York?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying forensic accounting-related roles in New York are: Financial Examiner ($128,920), Accountant and Auditor ($102,640), Detective and Criminal Investigator ($101,240). Wages for Plattsburgh workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Burlington instead of Plattsburgh?

Burlington, VT is 18.1 miles from Plattsburgh 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 Plattsburgh an affordable place to study forensic accounting?

Plattsburgh’s median household income of $53,962 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Plattsburgh 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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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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