Programs Ranked
28
Schools
26
Degree Levels
2
Fully Online Programs
28
Checked on Schools' Own Pages
October 15, 2026
How We Score the Programs on This List
Eight factors, published weights, the same for every program. Read the Methodology
Forensic Training · 50%
- Forensic Focus20%
- Investigative Skill Coverage10%
- Hands-On Casework10%
- Credential Pathway10%
Value and Outcomes · 50%
- Cost15%
- Graduate Earnings15%
- Completion10%
- Program Reputation10%
You can earn an online forensic accounting degree without moving or visiting a campus. Every program is delivered fully online, from graduate degrees to bachelor's degrees, and many point toward the CFE credential, CPA licensure and business schools reviewed by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
The schools use different term lengths and class styles, so pick one that fits your week.
Top Picks
The Top Program at Each Degree Level
The top-scoring forensic accounting programs at each degree level on this list.
- Top Master's97.9 out of 100
Murray State University
Master of Public Administration with a Concentration in Forensic Accounting
Kentucky · MPA
Murray State University's MPA Review - Top Bachelor's89.4 out of 100
Franklin University
Bachelor of Science in Forensic Accounting
Ohio · B.S.
Franklin University's B.S. Review
The cards and table below use short forms for the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE).
No programs on this list match all of those.
Rank #1 Master's
Murray State University
This degree runs 100 percent online in seven-week terms, so each course is a short, focused stretch rather than a full semester. Read our Murray State University MPA Forensic Accounting review
- Cost 10
- Credential 10
- Skills 7.9
Score 97.9
Rank #2 Master's
Murray State University
Every course in this online Master of Business Administration lasts 7 weeks, and the 30 credits can take as few as 12-18 months. Read our Murray State University MBA Forensic Accounting review
- Credential 10
- Skills 8.2
- Completion 7.6
Score 97.0
Rank #3 Master's
Utica University
The program is 100% online, with 10 courses and 30 credits that can be completed in two years, and students can complete it in five semesters with an accounting bachelor's and six credit hours per term. Read our Utica University M.S. Forensic Accounting review
- Pay 9.7
- Completion 9.3
- Credential 8
Score 96.8
Rank #4 Master's
Florida Atlantic University
You can finish this master's entirely online, with recorded lectures available 24/7. Read our Florida Atlantic University MAcc Forensic Accounting review
- Credential 10
- Skills 9
- Reputation 7.2
Score 96.7
Rank #5 Master's
Saint Xavier University
Every class in this program is available online, and you can combine online and on-campus classes. Read our Saint Xavier University MBA Fraud Examination review
- Credential 10
- Completion 8.7
- Skills 7.8
Score 90.8
Rank #6 Master's
SUNY Polytechnic Institute
The whole degree is delivered online for both full-time and part-time students, and the forensic courses are offered entirely through distance education. Read our SUNY Polytechnic Institute M.S. Forensic Accounting review
- Credential 9
- Cost 8.3
- Skills 8.3
Score 89.7
Rank #7 Master's
University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Online classes are offered fall, spring and summer, and the asynchronous format lets you join from any place at any time. Read our UMass Amherst M.S. Forensic Accounting review
- Pay 10
- Reputation 9.4
- Completion 9.3
Score 87.9
Rank #8 Master's
Stevenson University
This master's is 100% online, with courses offered in eight-week sessions. Read our Stevenson University M.S. Forensic Accounting review
- Reputation 9.1
- Skills 7.3
- Credential 7
Score 87.7
Rank #9 Master's
York College of Pennsylvania
Five seven-week online sessions a year give your classes a steady rhythm, and the courses blend live and on-your-own-time virtual work. Read our York College MAcc Fraud and Forensics review
- Credential 8
- Casework 7.4
- Skills 6.8
Score 86.5
Rank #10 Master's
Rider University
Rider's online Master of Accountancy is 100 percent asynchronous and taught in small classes, so you can fit it around your schedule. Read our Rider University MAcc Forensic Accounting review
- Skills 9.4
- Credential 9
- Completion 8.3
Score 86.1
Rank #11 Master's
Carlow University
The whole program is delivered online, and you move through it in a cohort that gives you a collaborative community of fellow students and faculty. Read our Carlow University M.S. Fraud and Forensics review
- Credential 8
- Focus 7.3
- Skills 7
Score 81.5
Rank #12 Master's
Neumann University
This master's is delivered through fully online instruction, so all 30 credit hours can be completed in 18 months. Read our Neumann University M.S. Forensic Accounting review
- Completion 9.8
- Credential 7
- Skills 6.4
Score 80.5
Rank #13 Master's
Colorado State University Global
The four graduate courses in this specialization are fully online with no set times or locations, so you complete coursework around your own schedule. Read our CSU Global Fraud and Financial Crimes Specialization review
- Skills 7
- Credential 7
- Cost 6.1
Score 70.8
Rank #14 Master's
Seton Hill University
Courses run eight weeks each and are offered online, with evening or Saturday classes also open to you, and the number of courses you take each term is up to you. Read our Seton Hill University MBA Forensic Accounting review
- Credential 8
- Skills 7.3
- Completion 6.5
Score 68.5
Rank #15 Master's
Roosevelt University
This degree is delivered 100% online, and you work in small-class settings with expert faculty who are a mix of award-winning scholars and experienced industry leaders. Read our Roosevelt University M.S. Accounting Forensics review
- Credential 8
- Pay 6.8
- Skills 6.4
Score 67.7
Rank #16 Master's
Colorado State University Global
Every course is 100% online and asynchronous, so nothing requires you to show up at a set time or a physical location. Read our CSU Global MPAcc Forensic Accounting review
- Credential 8
- Cost 6.1
- Skills 5.7
Score 67.3
Rank #17 Master's
Tiffin University
Everything in this online program runs asynchronously, so no live log-ins are scheduled on set days or times. Read our Tiffin University MBA Fraud Examination review
- Credential 8
- Skills 5
- Cost 4.7
Score 65.6
Rank #18 Master's
Pfeiffer University
Classes are asynchronous with no live virtual meetings required, so you log in when your day allows, and the whole program takes 15 months. Read our Pfeiffer University MBA Financial Fraud review
- Cost 10
- Credential 7
- Skills 6.4
Score 64.7
Rank #19 Master's
University of Scranton
Courses are delivered asynchronously through the Engage learning management system, so you view materials on your own schedule while assignments keep specific deadlines. Read our University of Scranton MAcc Forensic Accounting review
- Credential 10
- Reputation 8
- Pay 4.9
Score 56.4
Rank #20 Master's
Strayer University
You complete this degree 100% online, from where you live and on your time, through an online portal where you reach lectures and coursework, hand in assignments and exams, and communicate with professors and classmates. Read our Strayer University M.S. Forensic Accounting review
- Cost 9
- Credential 7
- Casework 3.4
Score 50.3
Rank #1 Bachelor's
Franklin University
You can earn this entire degree 100% online, taking six and twelve-week courses on your own terms. Read our Franklin University B.S. Forensic Accounting review
- Cost 9.1
- Credential 8
- Reputation 7.5
Score 89.4
Rank #2 Bachelor's
Southern New Hampshire University
You take every online class inside Southern New Hampshire University's Brightspace platform, where weekly assignments, discussion boards and instructor announcements keep each eight-week term organized. Read our SNHU B.S. Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination review
- Cost 9.8
- Credential 8
- Skills 7
Score 77.0
Rank #3 Bachelor's
Champlain College
Courses are taught in Canvas, with a calendar, email and a student hub, and the whole bachelor's degree is completed online. Read our Champlain College B.S. Economic Crime Investigation review
- Cost 10
- Credential 8
- Completion 6.1
Score 65.9
Rank #4 Bachelor's
Fort Hays State University
This degree is offered fully online as well as on campus, and flexible course schedules make it easier to balance your studies with work and personal commitments. Read our Fort Hays State University B.S. Financial Forensics review
- Cost 10
- Completion 7.5
- Credential 6
Score 65.3
Rank #5 Bachelor's
Davenport University
You can earn this accounting degree 100% online through Davenport's Global Campus and still sit in small classes taught by accounting faculty with real-world CPA experience at the Big Four firms. Read our Davenport University BBA Accounting Fraud review
- Credential 8
- Reputation 6.6
- Cost 5.5
Score 62.9
Rank #6 Bachelor's
Purdue University Global
Every course in this bachelor's degree is delivered 100% online, and the program lists an average completion of four years. Read our Purdue University Global B.S. Forensic Accountancy review
- Credential 8
- Cost 7
- Skills 6.4
Score 62.1
Rank #7 Bachelor's
Lakeland University
Online classes let you participate weekly at the times that suit you, and Online Live adds live virtual class one night per week from anywhere. Read our Lakeland University B.A. Forensic Accounting review
- Completion 8.9
- Cost 7.1
- Skills 4.5
Score 55.0
Rank #8 Bachelor's
Louisiana State University-Alexandria
You complete the whole degree online with no campus requirements, in seven-week terms that run through six sessions a year. Read our LSU Alexandria B.S. Fraud and Forensic Accounting review
- Cost 9.8
- Credential 7
- Reputation 1.6
Score 45.8
Master's
Online Forensic Accounting Master's Degrees Ranked for 2027
Rank #1 Master's
Murray State University
Master of Public Administration with a Concentration in Forensic Accounting
- Fully Online
- Public
- Kentucky
- AACSB Accredited
- CFE Exam Prep
97.9 / 100
One of the lowest prices among master's programs
How the Online Program Works
This degree runs 100 percent online in seven-week terms, so each course is a short, focused stretch rather than a full semester. You complete 36 credit hours, with 21 in the public administration core and 15 in the forensic accounting concentration, including Fraud Analytics, which trains you on the latest auditing tools. Several terms begin each year, and tuition is paid by the course.
- Per Credit
- $472
- Credits
- 36
- Est. Tuition
- $16,974
- Length
- 12 months
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Value and Outcomes
Rank #2 Master's
Murray State University
Master of Business Administration with a Concentration in Forensic Accounting
- Fully Online
- Public
- Kentucky
- AACSB Accredited
- CFE Exam Prep
97.0 / 100
One of the lowest prices among master's programs
Studying Online
Every course in this online Master of Business Administration lasts 7 weeks, and the 30 credits can take as few as 12-18 months. Two free, self-paced prerequisite courses in accounting and economics run alongside your regular classes. You'll work with data analysis tools such as Caseware, and faculty provide personal attention, advisement and support as you study.
- Per Credit
- $606
- Credits
- 30
- Est. Tuition
- $18,180
- Length
- 12 to 18 months
See All 7 Scores
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Rank #3 Master's
Utica University
Master of Science in Forensic Accounting
- Fully Online
- Private nonprofit
- New York
- CFE Exam Prep
96.8 / 100
Top 3 for completion among master's programs
The Online Format
The program is 100% online, with 10 courses and 30 credits that can be completed in two years, and students can complete it in five semesters with an accounting bachelor's and six credit hours per term. Utica's online programs are open to New York state residents. An individualized support team gives you an academic advisor, a student success coach and career services.
- Per Credit
- $775
- Credits
- 30
- Est. Tuition
- $23,250
- Graduate Pay
- $108,561
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Rank #4 Master's
Florida Atlantic University
Executive Master of Accounting, Forensic Accounting Concentration
- Fully Online
- Public
- Florida
- AACSB Accredited
96.7 / 100
Top 3 for investigative skill coverage among master's programs
How Online Classes Run
You can finish this master's entirely online, with recorded lectures available 24/7. Your advisor manages courses and registration for the whole program, and tech support, software access and career services come with it. Classes run two courses each fall and spring semester (16 weeks each) and one in summer, so the pace stays steady while you keep your job.
- Per Credit
- $928
- Graduate Pay
- $99,288
- Length
- 12 to 32 months
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Rank #5 Master's
Saint Xavier University
Master of Business Administration, Fraud Examination and Management
- Fully Online
- Private nonprofit
- Illinois
- AACSB Accredited
- CFE Exam Prep
90.8 / 100
Top 3 for hands-on casework among master's programs
How the Online Program Works
Every class in this program is available online, and you can combine online and on-campus classes. Each course is an eight-week accelerated session, so every subject moves along at a steady clip. Small class sizes keep you in close contact with your professors and classmates, and the Master of Business Administration also offers internship and mentorship opportunities with faculty, alumni and business leaders.
- Per Credit
- $799
- Credits
- 30
- Est. Tuition
- $23,970
- Length
- 12 to 20 months
See All 7 Scores
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Rank #6 Master's
SUNY Polytechnic Institute
Master of Science in Accounting, Forensic Accounting and Valuation Concentration
- Fully Online
- Public
- New York
- AACSB Accredited
89.7 / 100
One of the lowest prices among master's programs
Studying Online
The whole degree is delivered online for both full-time and part-time students, and the forensic courses are offered entirely through distance education. If your background is not in accounting, all of the prerequisite courses are available in an online format too. The program page lists it as offered online only, for both full-time and part-time students.
- Per Credit
- $565
- Credits
- 33
- Est. Tuition
- $18,645
- Graduate Pay
- $92,584
See All 8 Scores
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Value and Outcomes
Rank #7 Master's
University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Master of Science in Accounting, Forensic Accounting Focus
- Fully Online
- Public
- Massachusetts
- AACSB Accredited
87.9 / 100
Top 3 for program reputation among master's programs
The Online Format
Online classes are offered fall, spring and summer, and the asynchronous format lets you join from any place at any time. Students from all 50 states can enroll. A dedicated career coach meets with you for individualized sessions, and an online professional development platform gives you a place to build your job search, so help reaches you wherever you log in.
- Per Credit
- $850
- Credits
- 30
- Est. Tuition
- $25,500
- Graduate Pay
- $109,628
See All 8 Scores
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Value and Outcomes
Rank #8 Master's
Stevenson University
Master of Science in Forensic Accounting
- Fully Online
- Private nonprofit
- Maryland
87.7 / 100
Top 3 for program reputation among master's programs
How Online Classes Run
This master's is 100% online, with courses offered in eight-week sessions. The program is designed to give you academic advising, tutoring, technical support and one-on-one attention from faculty with real-world business experience, so help stays close even when class does not meet on campus. Stevenson University Online describes its programs as flexible, with personalized support for working professionals and adult learners.
- Per Credit
- $719
- Credits
- 36
- Est. Tuition
- $25,884
- Graduate Pay
- $86,344
See All 8 Scores
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Rank #9 Master's
York College of Pennsylvania
Master of Accounting in Fraud and Forensics
- Fully Online
- Private nonprofit
- Pennsylvania
- CFE Exam Prep
86.5 / 100
Top 3 for hands-on casework among master's programs
How the Online Program Works
Five seven-week online sessions a year give your classes a steady rhythm, and the courses blend live and on-your-own-time virtual work. Part-time students typically finish in two years, and you can complete all 30 credit hours online. Graduate accounting faculty bring decades of professional and academic experience to the online classroom, with videos of actual fraud cases woven into the coursework.
- Per Credit
- $710
- Credits
- 30
- Est. Tuition
- $21,300
- Length
- 12 to 24 months
See All 7 Scores
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Rank #10 Master's
Rider University
Master of Accountancy, Forensic Accounting Concentration
- Fully Online
- Private nonprofit
- New Jersey
- AACSB Accredited
86.1 / 100
Top investigative skill coverage score among master's programs
Studying Online
Rider's online Master of Accountancy is 100 percent asynchronous and taught in small classes, so you can fit it around your schedule. A dedicated academic advisor helps you choose electives that match your career goals, and no admissions test is required. If accounting is new to you, foundation courses build the background you need before the advanced work.
- Per Credit
- $1,130
- Graduate Pay
- $103,295
- Length
- 12 months
See All 8 Scores
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Rank #11
Carlow University
The whole program is delivered online, and you move through it in a cohort that gives you a collaborative community of fellow students and faculty. Read our Carlow University M.S. Fraud and Forensics review
- Credential 8
- Focus 7.3
- Skills 7
Score 81.5
Rank #12
Neumann University
This master's is delivered through fully online instruction, so all 30 credit hours can be completed in 18 months. Read our Neumann University M.S. Forensic Accounting review
- Completion 9.8
- Credential 7
- Skills 6.4
Score 80.5
Rank #13
Colorado State University Global
The four graduate courses in this specialization are fully online with no set times or locations, so you complete coursework around your own schedule. Read our CSU Global Fraud and Financial Crimes Specialization review
- Skills 7
- Credential 7
- Cost 6.1
Score 70.8
Rank #14
Seton Hill University
Courses run eight weeks each and are offered online, with evening or Saturday classes also open to you, and the number of courses you take each term is up to you. Read our Seton Hill University MBA Forensic Accounting review
- Credential 8
- Skills 7.3
- Completion 6.5
Score 68.5
Rank #15
Roosevelt University
This degree is delivered 100% online, and you work in small-class settings with expert faculty who are a mix of award-winning scholars and experienced industry leaders. Read our Roosevelt University M.S. Accounting Forensics review
- Credential 8
- Pay 6.8
- Skills 6.4
Score 67.7
Rank #16
Colorado State University Global
Every course is 100% online and asynchronous, so nothing requires you to show up at a set time or a physical location. Read our CSU Global MPAcc Forensic Accounting review
- Credential 8
- Cost 6.1
- Skills 5.7
Score 67.3
Rank #17
Tiffin University
Everything in this online program runs asynchronously, so no live log-ins are scheduled on set days or times. Read our Tiffin University MBA Fraud Examination review
- Credential 8
- Skills 5
- Cost 4.7
Score 65.6
Rank #18
Pfeiffer University
Classes are asynchronous with no live virtual meetings required, so you log in when your day allows, and the whole program takes 15 months. Read our Pfeiffer University MBA Financial Fraud review
- Cost 10
- Credential 7
- Skills 6.4
Score 64.7
Rank #19
University of Scranton
Courses are delivered asynchronously through the Engage learning management system, so you view materials on your own schedule while assignments keep specific deadlines. Read our University of Scranton MAcc Forensic Accounting review
- Credential 10
- Reputation 8
- Pay 4.9
Score 56.4
Rank #20
Strayer University
You complete this degree 100% online, from where you live and on your time, through an online portal where you reach lectures and coursework, hand in assignments and exams, and communicate with professors and classmates. Read our Strayer University M.S. Forensic Accounting review
- Cost 9
- Credential 7
- Casework 3.4
Score 50.3
Bachelor's
Online Forensic Accounting Bachelor's Degrees Ranked for 2027
Rank #1 Bachelor's
Franklin University
Bachelor of Science in Forensic Accounting
- Fully Online
- Private nonprofit
- Ohio
- CFE Exam Prep
89.4 / 100
Highest score among bachelor's programs
How the Online Program Works
You can earn this entire degree 100% online, taking six and twelve-week courses on your own terms. Academic advisors help ease the transfer process if you are bringing credits with you, and the coursework includes hands-on practice with Microsoft Visio, where you create and streamline accounting systems and processes. A team project has you work through a simulated investigation of a growing company with accounting issues.
- Per Credit
- $398
- Credits
- 124
- Est. Tuition
- $49,352
- Graduate Pay
- $65,816
See All 8 Scores
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Rank #2 Bachelor's
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Science in Accounting with a Concentration in Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination
- Fully Online
- Private nonprofit
- New Hampshire
- CFE Exam Prep
77.0 / 100
Top 3 for investigative skill coverage among bachelor's programs
Studying Online
You take every online class inside Southern New Hampshire University's Brightspace platform, where weekly assignments, discussion boards and instructor announcements keep each eight-week term organized. Tutors are available any time of day or night with no appointment, instructors are just an email away, and dedicated academic and career advisors are ready to chat, so help is close wherever you study.
- Per Credit
- $354
- Credits
- 120
- Est. Tuition
- $42,480
- Graduate Pay
- $70,181
See All 8 Scores
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Rank #3 Bachelor's
Champlain College
Bachelor of Science in Economic Crime Investigation
- Fully Online
- Private nonprofit
- Vermont
- CFE Exam Prep
65.9 / 100
One of the lowest prices among bachelor's programs
The Online Format
Courses are taught in Canvas, with a calendar, email and a student hub, and the whole bachelor's degree is completed online. Some courses run in seven-week terms and others in 15-week terms, and the school estimates 3 years, 6 months at two courses per term. Digital forensics labs run in Champlain's own forensic virtual desktop, so you work with the lab software online.
- Per Credit
- $342
- Credits
- 120
- Est. Tuition
- $41,040
- Graduate Pay
- $68,274
See All 8 Scores
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Rank #4 Bachelor's
Fort Hays State University
Bachelor of Science in Financial Forensics and Fraud Investigation
- Fully Online
- Public
- Kansas
- CFE Exam Prep
65.3 / 100
One of the lowest prices among bachelor's programs
How Online Classes Run
This degree is offered fully online as well as on campus, and flexible course schedules make it easier to balance your studies with work and personal commitments. The department points to career-focused internship opportunities and personalized mentoring from expert faculty. Online students apply for undergraduate admission online and have transcripts sent to the Office of the Registrar.
- Per Credit
- $276
- Credits
- 120
- Est. Tuition
- $33,078
- Graduate Pay
- $63,148
See All 8 Scores
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Rank #5 Bachelor's
Davenport University
Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting, Accounting Fraud Specialty
- Fully Online
- Private nonprofit
- Michigan
- CFE Exam Prep
62.9 / 100
Forensic Program Score
How the Online Program Works
You can earn this accounting degree 100% online through Davenport's Global Campus and still sit in small classes taught by accounting faculty with real-world CPA experience at the Big Four firms. The major includes a three-credit field experience or accounting internship, and a QuickBooks certification can transfer in as credit for Accounting Information Technology.
- Per Credit
- $716
- Credits
- 120
- Est. Tuition
- $85,920
- Graduate Pay
- $68,792
See All 8 Scores
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Rank #6 Bachelor's
Purdue University Global
Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Analytics, Forensic Accountancy Concentration
- Fully Online
- Public
- Indiana
- CFE Exam Prep
62.1 / 100
Top quarter for investigative skill coverage among bachelor's programs
Studying Online
Every course in this bachelor's degree is delivered 100% online, and the program lists an average completion of four years. Weekly course effort is listed at 15 to 18 hours, so you can plan your week around it. A graduate describes weekly check-ins and feedback from professors, and an advisor, academic support and career services are a call away.
- Per Credit
- $371
- Credits
- 180 quarter
- Est. Tuition
- $66,780
- Graduate Pay
- $62,502
See All 8 Scores
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Rank #7 Bachelor's
Lakeland University
Bachelor of Arts in Accounting, Fraud and Forensic Emphasis
- Fully Online
- Private nonprofit
- Wisconsin
55.0 / 100
Top 3 for completion among bachelor's programs
The Online Format
Online classes let you participate weekly at the times that suit you, and Online Live adds live virtual class one night per week from anywhere. With BlendEd Live you choose each week whether to attend in person or online. Courses run in 12-week or 7-week formats, and individualized academic advising guides you through the process.
- Per Credit
- $550
- Credits
- 121
- Est. Tuition
- $66,550
- Graduate Pay
- $66,815
See All 8 Scores
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Rank #8 Bachelor's
Louisiana State University-Alexandria
Bachelor of Science in Accounting with a Concentration in Fraud and Forensic Accounting
- Fully Online
- Public
- Louisiana
45.8 / 100
One of the lowest prices among bachelor's programs
How Online Classes Run
You complete the whole degree online with no campus requirements, in seven-week terms that run through six sessions a year. Courses are designed to be fully accessible wherever you live, and Student Success Coaches are available to answer your questions. Your diploma is the same one on-campus graduates receive, and it does not say online.
- Per Credit
- $353
- Credits
- 120
- Est. Tuition
- $42,360
See All 7 Scores
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Side by Side
Compare Every Program Side by Side
All 28 forensic accounting programs on this list in one table. Sort any column; the order you see first is the ranking.
| Rank | School and Program | Degree | Score | Cost per Credit | Credits | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Murray State University MPA Master of Public Administration with a Concentration in Forensic Accounting | Master's | 97.9 | $471.50 | 36 | Fully Online |
| 2 | Murray State University MBA Master of Business Administration with a Concentration in Forensic Accounting | Master's | 97.0 | $606 | 30 | Fully Online |
| 3 | Utica University M.S. Master of Science in Forensic Accounting | Master's | 96.8 | $775 | 30 | Fully Online |
| 4 | Florida Atlantic University M.Acc. Executive Master of Accounting, Forensic Accounting Concentration | Master's | 96.7 | Fully Online | ||
| 5 | Saint Xavier University MBA Master of Business Administration, Fraud Examination and Management | Master's | 90.8 | $799 | 30 | Fully Online |
| 6 | SUNY Polytechnic Institute M.S. Master of Science in Accounting, Forensic Accounting and Valuation Concentration | Master's | 89.7 | $565 | 33 | Fully Online |
| 7 | University of Massachusetts-Amherst M.S. Master of Science in Accounting, Forensic Accounting Focus | Master's | 87.9 | $850 | 30 | Fully Online, asynchronous |
| 8 | Stevenson University M.S. Master of Science in Forensic Accounting | Master's | 87.7 | $719 | 36 | Fully Online |
| 9 | York College of Pennsylvania M.Acc. Master of Accounting in Fraud and Forensics | Master's | 86.5 | $710 | 30 | Fully Online |
| 10 | Rider University MAcc Master of Accountancy, Forensic Accounting Concentration | Master's | 86.1 | $1,130 | Fully Online | |
| 11 | Carlow University M.S. Master of Science in Fraud and Forensics | Master's | 81.5 | $800 | 30 | Fully Online |
| 12 | Neumann University M.S. Master of Science in Forensic Accounting and Cybercrime | Master's | 80.5 | $775 | 30 | Fully Online |
| 13 | Colorado State University Global Graduate Specialization Master's Degree With a Fraud and Financial Crimes Specialization | Master's | 70.8 | 12 | Fully Online | |
| 14 | Seton Hill University M.B.A. Master of Business Administration, Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination Specialization | Master's | 68.5 | $1,015 | 30 | Fully Online |
| 15 | Roosevelt University M.S. Master of Science in Accounting Forensics | Master's | 67.7 | 30 | Fully Online | |
| 16 | Colorado State University Global M.P.Acc. Master of Professional Accountancy, Fraud Investigations and Forensic Accounting Emphasis | Master's | 67.3 | $675 | 30 | Fully Online, asynchronous |
| 17 | Tiffin University MBA Master of Business Administration, Forensics and Fraud Examination | Master's | 65.6 | $755 | Fully Online | |
| 18 | Pfeiffer University MBA Master of Business Administration in Financial Fraud | Master's | 64.7 | $400 | 33 | Fully Online |
| 19 | University of Scranton M.Acc. Master of Accountancy, Forensic Accounting Specialization | Master's | 56.4 | $895 | 30 | Fully Online |
| 20 | Strayer University M.S. Master of Science in Accounting with a Concentration in Forensic Accounting | Master's | 50.3 | 54 | Fully Online | |
| 1 | Franklin University B.S. Bachelor of Science in Forensic Accounting | Bachelor's | 89.4 | $398 | 124 | Fully Online |
| 2 | Southern New Hampshire University B.S. Bachelor of Science in Accounting with a Concentration in Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination | Bachelor's | 77.0 | $354 | 120 | Fully Online |
| 3 | Champlain College B.S. Bachelor of Science in Economic Crime Investigation | Bachelor's | 65.9 | $342 | 120 | Fully Online |
| 4 | Fort Hays State University B.S. Bachelor of Science in Financial Forensics and Fraud Investigation | Bachelor's | 65.3 | $275.65 | 120 | Fully Online |
| 5 | Davenport University B.B.A. Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting, Accounting Fraud Specialty | Bachelor's | 62.9 | $716 | 120 | Fully Online |
| 6 | Purdue University Global B.S. Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Analytics, Forensic Accountancy Concentration | Bachelor's | 62.1 | $371 | 180 | Fully Online |
| 7 | Lakeland University B.A. Bachelor of Arts in Accounting, Fraud and Forensic Emphasis | Bachelor's | 55.0 | $550 | 121 | Fully Online |
| 8 | Louisiana State University-Alexandria B.S. Bachelor of Science in Accounting with a Concentration in Fraud and Forensic Accounting | Bachelor's | 45.8 | $353 | 120 | Fully Online |
What a Fully Online Program Asks of You
An online forensic accounting degree gives you flexibility, and it also asks you to plan your own time. Start by checking whether classes are asynchronous, meaning you complete work on your own schedule within each week.
Tiffin University and Pfeiffer University both describe flexible online classes with no required live meetings. York College of Pennsylvania offers synchronous and asynchronous options, so you can choose some live time with classmates and instructors.
Florida Atlantic University offers an unusual mix. You can attend fully online with recorded lectures, join a live-virtual Saturday stream, visit campus, or combine those choices. If your week changes from month to month, that kind of choice helps.
Then look at term length. A seven-week or eight-week course moves quickly, and you can finish a class and rest before the next one starts. Longer terms spread the work out more gently. Neither is better. They just fit different lives.
Online Programs Built for Working Adults
Many of these schools designed their programs around people who already work. Colorado State University Global runs eight-week courses with start dates every month, so you can begin when your schedule opens up. Murray State University offers accelerated seven-week terms with multiple starts a year, and Stevenson University uses eight-week courses. Saint Xavier University built its program as an evening option for working professionals.
Online undergraduate paths are strong too. Southern New Hampshire University offers its forensic accounting and fraud examination concentration inside a full online accounting degree, with eight-week terms and an accounting core aligned to the 2024 Uniform CPA Examination.
Purdue University Global offers a forensic accountancy concentration in its online accounting bachelor's, and Champlain College offers credit for prior learning and experience. Franklin University gives its accounting majors a four-course fraud examination sequence.
Prices, Discounts and Total Tuition
Don't stop at the per-credit price, because total tuition tells the whole story. Multiply the per-credit price by the number of credits, and then ask about fees. Pfeiffer University lists $400 per credit for a 33-credit master's. Fort Hays State University lists $275.65 per credit for a 120-credit bachelor's. Louisiana State University of Alexandria describes flat-rate tuition with no out-of-state fees.
Military students have extra options. Southern New Hampshire University lists an active duty military rate of $250 per credit for online undergraduates. Purdue University Global lists tuition reductions of 55% per credit for current servicemembers, and 38% for veterans. Strayer University lists 50% off tuition when you enroll in two master's courses, with eligibility rules. Ask your school about employer partner discounts too, which York College of Pennsylvania offers.
Credentials and Licensing From Home
An online forensic accounting degree can still point you toward professional credentials. The ACFE sets the CFE rules, and many online programs state exam preparation. Utica University and Roosevelt University also mention the Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist credential.
For CPA licensure, check your state board of accountancy. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that all states require 150 semester hours of college coursework. Several online master's programs state that their credits count toward the 150 hours. Those include Carlow University, Neumann University and the University of Scranton.
Frequently Asked Questions About Online Forensic Accounting Degrees
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Sources
- Accountants and Auditors, Occupational Outlook Handbook (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- CFE Credential Eligibility Requirements (Association of Certified Fraud Examiners)
- Accounting with Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination (Southern New Hampshire University)
- Online Bachelor's in Accounting (Purdue University Global)
- Online Master of Accounting, Forensic Accounting (Florida Atlantic University)
- Master of Professional Accounting (Colorado State University Global)
- Online Bachelor's in Economic Crime Investigation (Champlain College)
- Online Bachelor of Science in Accounting (Louisiana State University)
Murray State's MPA, Murray State's MBA, Utica University's M.S., FAU's MAcc, Saint Xavier University's MBA, SUNY Polytechnic Institute's M.S., UMass Amherst's M.S., Stevenson University's M.S., York College's MAcc, Rider University's MAcc, Carlow University's M.S., Neumann University's M.S., CSU Global's Fraud and Financial Crimes Specialization, Seton Hill University's MBA, Roosevelt University's M.S., CSU Global's MPAcc, Tiffin University's MBA, Pfeiffer University's MBA, University of Scranton's MAcc, Strayer University's M.S., Franklin University's B.S., SNHU's B.S., Champlain College's B.S., Fort Hays State University's B.S., Davenport University's BBA, Purdue University Global's B.S., Lakeland University's B.A., LSU Alexandria's B.S.
- IPEDS Data Center
- CFE credential eligibility
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