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Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts

Obtain evidence, take statements, produce reports, and testify to findings regarding resolution of fraud allegations. May coordinate fraud detection and prevention activities.

Median salary (BLS)

$81,100

10th–90th percentile (BLS)

$48k – $151k

Job outlook

+3% (about average)

AI exposure

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports one wage for this occupational group, which covers 2 related roles — so read the median as an approximate group figure, and the range as the truer picture for this specific title. BLS source.

Early-career check: graduates of the matching programs below typically earn $112,000 ten years after starting college — an early-career figure, vs. the all-experience BLS median above. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard.

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Education

Typical entry: Bachelor's degree

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How to qualify

Estimate

Cost to qualify

$40,500–$153,000

Time to qualify

4.5 yr

Renewal

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  1. 1

    Bachelor's degree

    Degree

    Four years at public in-state rates — average published tuition & fees ≈ $11,610/yr, plus books. Private and out-of-state run higher; grant aid lowers most students' actual net price.

    $40,000–$150,000 · 4 years source

  2. 2

    Industry certification (optional for many roles)

    Certification

    Role-dependent — e.g. CPA, Series 7/65, PMP, SHRM. Not always required, but often expected for advancement.

    $500–$3,000 · 6 months source

Estimated typical U.S. route for "Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts" — built from BLS education requirements and College Board 2024–25 average published prices (public, in-state tuition + fees + books). Not yet verified against a specific state's licensing rules — confirm with your state licensing board or program.

Typical progression

  1. Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts Intern

    Internship

    $36,000

    ~4 mos to advance

  2. Junior Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts

    Entry / Junior

    $48,460

    ~2 yrs to advance

  3. Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts

    Established

    $81,100

    ~3 yrs to advance

  4. Senior Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts

    Senior

    $116,295

Internships are a common on-ramp here — they speed up landing that first role and improve your odds, which is why the Safe and High-ceiling plans build one in.

Key skills

A typical day

  • •Gather financial documents related to investigations.
  • •Interview witnesses or suspects and take statements.
  • •Prepare written reports of investigation findings.
  • •Document all investigative activities.
  • •Create and maintain logs, records, or databases of information about fraudulent activity.

Fields of study

Any field

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