Best Forensic Accounting Schools Near Aberdeen, WA (2026)

Aberdeen, Washington has 10 accredited schools offering forensic accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $5,110 to $56,721 per year for indexed programs. Aberdeen has a population of about 17,040. Median household income is $52,181 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 14.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Washington, the top-earning forensic accounting-related role is Detective and Criminal Investigator at a median $115,790 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Forensic Accounting Schools to Aberdeen

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

Forensic Accounting Wages Near Aberdeen

Occupation	Median Annual Wage (Washington, statewide)
Accountant and Auditor	$96,550
Financial Examiner	$113,700
Detective and Criminal Investigator	$115,790

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.

Aberdeen at a Glance

Metric	Value	Source
Population	17,040	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income	$52,181	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+	14.7%	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

Other Aberdeen-Area Cities With Forensic Accounting Programs

Tumwater, WA – 41.8 mi away (22,538 pop)
Olympia, WA – 43.2 mi away (194,532 pop)
Centralia, WA – 43.4 mi away (41,077 pop)
Lacey, WA – 48.0 mi away (47,688 pop)
Lakewood, WA – 61.5 mi away (60,665 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited forensic accounting schools are near Aberdeen, WA?

Our directory has 10 accredited schools offering forensic accounting programs near Aberdeen. The closest is Saint Martin’s University in Lacey, WA (46.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Washington-Bothell Campus (93.0 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying forensic accounting-related roles in Washington are: Detective and Criminal Investigator ($115,790), Financial Examiner ($113,700), Accountant and Auditor ($96,550). Wages for Aberdeen workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Tumwater instead of Aberdeen?

Tumwater, WA is 41.8 miles from Aberdeen 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 Aberdeen an affordable place to study forensic accounting?

Aberdeen’s median household income of $52,181 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Aberdeen while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Washington 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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