Best Digital Forensics Schools Near Waynesboro, VA (2026)

Updated September 7, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Waynesboro, Virginia has 1 accredited school offering digital forensics programs. Waynesboro has a population of about 22,574. Median household income is $56,364 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 26.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Virginia, the top-earning digital forensics-related role is Computer Occupations, All Other at a median $139,030 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Digital Forensics Schools to Waynesboro

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer digital forensics programs near Waynesboro, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Waynesboro city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Waynesboro. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, VA 25.6 miles from Waynesboro
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
77.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $69,954
Avg net price $23,322/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 75

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA 101.2 miles from Waynesboro
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
81.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $76,343
Avg net price $17,915/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 180

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Washington University of Science and Technology

Alexandria, VA 110.7 miles from Waynesboro
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
50.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 59%
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 3

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Hampton University

Hampton, VA 157.9 miles from Waynesboro
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,159
Avg net price $25,319/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 52

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, VA 164.0 miles from Waynesboro
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
57.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,914
Avg net price $14,638/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 110

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

ECPI University

Virginia Beach, VA 171.6 miles from Waynesboro
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,837
Avg net price $22,965/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 55%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Regent University

Virginia Beach, VA 172.3 miles from Waynesboro
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
34.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 38%
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,498
Avg net price $19,923/yr
Tuition
In‑state$21,650
Out‑of‑state$21,650
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 88

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Virginia schools on the Virginia digital forensics page.

Digital Forensics Wages Near Waynesboro

Waynesboro is part of the Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA metro area (BLS area code 44420). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Virginia statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Information Security Analysts $127,860 Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA $140,351
Computer Occupations, All Other $139,030 VA statewide $152,613
Detectives and Criminal Investigators $112,760 VA statewide $123,776
Forensic Science Technicians $68,900 VA statewide $75,631
Computer Systems Analysts $91,380 Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA $100,307
Computer Network Support Specialists $63,980 Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA $70,231
Private Detectives and Investigators $56,160 VA statewide $61,647
Network and Computer Systems Administrators $82,730 Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA $90,812

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.

Waynesboro at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 22,574 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $56,364 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 26.3% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 91.1 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited digital forensics schools are near Waynesboro, VA?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering digital forensics programs near Waynesboro. The closest is James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA (25.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is James Madison University (25.6 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying digital forensics roles near Waynesboro?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying digital forensics-related roles near Waynesboro are: Computer Occupations, All Other ($139,030), Information Security Analysts ($127,860), Detectives and Criminal Investigators ($112,760). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Virginia statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Staunton instead of Waynesboro?

Staunton, VA is 10.8 miles from Waynesboro and has its own set of local digital forensics programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Waynesboro an affordable place to study digital forensics?

Waynesboro’s median household income of $56,364 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Waynesboro while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Virginia 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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Other Programs Available in Waynesboro

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Waynesboro:

Data verified: September 7, 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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