Best Forensic Accounting Schools Near Oak Harbor, WA (2026)

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

Oak Harbor, Washington has 10 accredited schools offering forensic accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $9,582 to $56,721 per year for indexed programs. Oak Harbor has a population of about 24,396. Median household income is $72,041 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.9% 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 Oak Harbor

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

OccupationMedian 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.

Oak Harbor at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population24,396Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$72,041Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+27.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited forensic accounting schools are near Oak Harbor, WA?

Our directory has 10 accredited schools offering forensic accounting programs near Oak Harbor. The closest is Western Washington University in Bellingham, WA (31.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Saint Martin’s University (87.2 miles). 6 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 Oak Harbor workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Mount Vernon instead of Oak Harbor?

Mount Vernon, WA is 17.1 miles from Oak Harbor 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 Oak Harbor an affordable place to study forensic accounting?

Oak Harbor’s median household income of $72,041 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Oak Harbor 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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