Best Forensic Accounting Schools Near Fargo, ND (2026)

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

Fargo, North Dakota has 11 accredited schools offering forensic accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $5,908 to $31,170 per year for indexed programs. Fargo has a population of about 129,064. Median household income is $66,029 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 43.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Fargo, ND-MN metro area, the top-earning forensic accounting-related role is Financial Examiner at a median $91,080 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Forensic Accounting Schools to Fargo

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

Forensic Accounting Wages Near Fargo

Fargo is part of the Fargo, ND-MN metro area (BLS area code 22020). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to North Dakota statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Accountant and Auditor$76,420Fargo, ND-MN$84,070
Financial Examiner$91,080Fargo, ND-MN$100,198
Detective and Criminal Investigator$85,300Fargo, ND-MN$93,839

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.

Fargo at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population129,064Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$66,029Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+43.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)90.9 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited forensic accounting schools are near Fargo, ND?

Our directory has 11 accredited schools offering forensic accounting programs near Fargo. The closest is Rasmussen University-North Dakota in Fargo, ND (1.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Alexandria Technical & Community College (97.6 miles). 10 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying forensic accounting-related roles near Fargo are: Financial Examiner ($91,080), Detective and Criminal Investigator ($85,300), Accountant and Auditor ($76,420). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with North Dakota statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in West Fargo instead of Fargo?

West Fargo, ND is 3.6 miles from Fargo 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 Fargo an affordable place to study forensic accounting?

Fargo’s median household income of $66,029 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Fargo while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and North Dakota 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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