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Forensic Accounting Jobs and Careers in 2027

Forensic accounting graduates work in accounting firms, banks, government agencies, and corporate compliance. Compare the 6 occupations our research tied to the field, with federal pay data for each.

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Accountant or Auditor Median Pay

$83,680

Financial Examiner Median Pay

$94,160

Criminal Investigator Median Pay

$93,790

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Occupations

Forensic Accounting Occupations Compared

These are the 6 occupations our research linked to forensic accounting, fraud examination, and financial forensics degrees. 4 of them accept an associate degree, a bachelor's degree, or no degree as the usual way in. The other 2 lean on a master's or doctoral degree, which is worth knowing before you choose a program level.

Median pay, jobs, and typical entry education by occupation
OccupationMedian PayJobsUsual Entry LevelOutlook, 2025 to 2035
Financial Examiners$94,16067,830Bachelor's9 percent
Detectives and Criminal Investigators$93,790114,4303 percent
Accountants and Auditors$83,6801,449,500Bachelor's5 percent
Financial Specialists, All Other$81,100132,130
Compliance Officers$80,730417,070Bachelor's4 percent
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$78,000324,230No degree requireddecline of 6 percent

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Median Pay by Occupation

The ten highest-paying occupations on the list, with accountants and auditors highlighted.

Median annual wage, ten highest-paying occupations
Best Forensic Accounting ProgramsThe best forensic accounting programs in 2027, plus fraud examination, scored on coursework, casework, credentials, cost and outcomes.Best Bachelor's ProgramsThe best bachelor's in forensic accounting programs in 2027, on campus, hybrid and online, ranked on coursework, cost and outcomes.Best Master's ProgramsThe best master's in forensic accounting and fraud examination programs in 2027, on campus, hybrid and online, ranked on one score.CFE Exam Prep ProgramsForensic accounting programs for CFE exam prep in 2027, ranked by forensic coursework, cost and outcomes.

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