Best Forensic Accounting Schools Near Portsmouth, OH (2026)

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

Portsmouth, Ohio has 41 accredited schools offering forensic accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $6,362 to $24,838 per year for indexed programs. Portsmouth has a population of about 17,919. Median household income is $35,319 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.0% 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 Portsmouth

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

Forensic Accounting Wages Near Portsmouth

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.

Portsmouth at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population17,919Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$35,319Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+18.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 41 accredited schools offering forensic accounting programs near Portsmouth. The closest is Shawnee State University in Portsmouth, OH (3.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Ohio University-Main Campus (60.1 miles). 10 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 Portsmouth workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Ashland instead of Portsmouth?

Ashland, KY is 26.0 miles from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth an affordable place to study forensic accounting?

Portsmouth’s median household income of $35,319 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Portsmouth 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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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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