Best Forensic Accounting Schools Near Brookings, SD (2026)

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

Brookings, South Dakota has 5 accredited schools offering forensic accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $6,491 to $20,272 per year for indexed programs. Brookings has a population of about 23,710. Median household income is $61,979 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 49.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In South Dakota, the top-earning forensic accounting-related role is Financial Examiner at a median $88,690 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Forensic Accounting Schools to Brookings

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

Dakota State University

Madison, SD 25.8 miles from Brookings
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
43.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,970
Avg net price $21,057/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Augustana University

Sioux Falls, SD 53.8 miles from Brookings
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
68.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,217
Avg net price $23,894/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 58

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Dakota Wesleyan University

Mitchell, SD 74.7 miles from Brookings
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,728
Avg net price $19,735/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Mount Marty University

Yankton, SD 103.5 miles from Brookings
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
42.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,179
Avg net price $22,227/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

University of South Dakota

Vermillion, SD 105.0 miles from Brookings
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
52.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 99%
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,926
Avg net price $19,858/yr
Tuition
In‑state$9,432
Out‑of‑state$12,942
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 84

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Northern State University

Aberdeen, SD 114.9 miles from Brookings
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,618
Avg net price $15,812/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 44

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

National American University-Rapid City

Rapid City, SD 322.5 miles from Brookings
  • 4 year
  • Exclusively online
16.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 24%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,325
Avg net price $31,062/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 37%
  • Programs offered: 28

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Black Hills State University

Spearfish, SD 349.9 miles from Brookings
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
43.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 44%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,674
Avg net price $15,911/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Forensic Accounting Wages Near Brookings

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (South Dakota, statewide)
Accountant and Auditor$78,880
Financial Examiner$88,690
Detective and Criminal Investigator$77,730

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.

Brookings at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population23,710Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$61,979Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+49.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited forensic accounting schools are near Brookings, SD?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering forensic accounting programs near Brookings. The closest is Dakota State University in Madison, SD (25.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Minnesota West Community and Technical College (69.6 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying forensic accounting roles in South Dakota?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying forensic accounting-related roles in South Dakota are: Financial Examiner ($88,690), Accountant and Auditor ($78,880), Detective and Criminal Investigator ($77,730). Wages for Brookings workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Watertown instead of Brookings?

Watertown, SD is 45.7 miles from Brookings 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 Brookings an affordable place to study forensic accounting?

Brookings’s median household income of $61,979 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Brookings while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and South 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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Other Programs Available in Brookings

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Brookings:

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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