Best Forensic Accounting Schools Near Findlay, OH (2026)

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

Findlay, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering forensic accounting programs. Findlay has a population of about 40,280. Median household income is $57,344 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Ohio, the top-earning forensic accounting-related role is Accountant and Auditor at a median $79,320 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Forensic Accounting Schools to Findlay

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

Bluffton University

Bluffton, OH 17.1 miles from Findlay
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
46.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,547
Avg net price $19,943/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 28

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Ohio Northern University

Ada, OH 21.7 miles from Findlay
  • 4 year
65.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $80,928
Avg net price $24,478/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus

Bowling Green, OH 22.8 miles from Findlay
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,896
Avg net price $24,022/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 139

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Tiffin University

Tiffin, OH 24.2 miles from Findlay
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
29.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,942
Avg net price $26,500/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 66%
  • Programs offered: 45

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Heidelberg University

Tiffin, OH 24.9 miles from Findlay
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
47.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,466
Avg net price $20,556/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

James A. Rhodes State College

Lima, OH 29.4 miles from Findlay
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
60.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,855
Avg net price $8,757/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 39

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

University of Northwestern Ohio

Lima, OH 33.4 miles from Findlay
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
63.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,968
Avg net price $21,807/yr
Tuition
In‑state$13,875
Out‑of‑state$13,875
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 61%
  • Programs offered: 27

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Toledo

Toledo, OH 42.5 miles from Findlay
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
52.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,632
Avg net price $17,249/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 155

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Forensic Accounting Wages Near Findlay

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Ohio, statewide)
Accountant and Auditor$79,320
Financial Examiner$69,040
Detective and Criminal Investigator$79,300

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.

Findlay at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population40,280Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$57,344Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+29.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited forensic accounting schools are near Findlay, OH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering forensic accounting programs near Findlay. The closest is Bluffton University in Bluffton, OH (17.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Heidelberg University (24.9 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying forensic accounting-related roles in Ohio are: Accountant and Auditor ($79,320), Detective and Criminal Investigator ($79,300), Financial Examiner ($69,040). Wages for Findlay workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Bowling Green instead of Findlay?

Bowling Green, OH is 22.9 miles from Findlay 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 Findlay an affordable place to study forensic accounting?

Findlay’s median household income of $57,344 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Findlay while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Ohio 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 Findlay

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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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