Best Forensic Psychology Schools Near Opelika, AL (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Opelika, Alabama has 1 accredited school offering forensic psychology programs, with tuition ranging from $23,920 to $37,626 per year for indexed programs. Opelika has a population of about 35,005. In Alabama, the top-earning forensic psychology-related role is Psychologists, All Other at a median $136,070 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Forensic Psychology Schools to Opelika

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer forensic psychology programs near Opelika, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Opelika 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 Opelika. 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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Faulkner University

Montgomery, AL 52.5 miles from Opelika
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
32.9 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 73%
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,457
Avg net price $22,085/yr
Tuition
In‑state$23,920
Out‑of‑state$23,920
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 46

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

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Alabama schools on the Alabama forensic psychology page.

Forensic Psychology Wages Near Opelika

Opelika is part of the Auburn-Opelika, AL metro area (BLS area code 12220). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Alabama statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $82,140 Auburn-Opelika, AL $93,447
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $61,050 AL statewide $69,454
Detectives and Criminal Investigators $72,420 Auburn-Opelika, AL $82,389
Forensic Science Technicians $59,560 AL statewide $67,759
Psychologists, All Other $136,070 AL statewide $154,801
Social and Human Service Assistants $35,010 Auburn-Opelika, AL $39,829
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $77,960 Auburn-Opelika, AL $88,692
Rehabilitation Counselors $54,040 AL statewide $61,479

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.

Opelika at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 87.9 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited forensic psychology schools are near Opelika, AL?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering forensic psychology programs near Opelika. The closest is Faulkner University in Montgomery, AL (52.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Faulkner University (52.5 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying forensic psychology roles near Opelika?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying forensic psychology-related roles near Opelika are: Psychologists, All Other ($136,070), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($82,140), First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives ($77,960). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Alabama statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Auburn instead of Opelika?

Auburn, AL is 7.5 miles from Opelika and has its own set of local forensic psychology programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

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 Opelika

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Data verified: September 5, 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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