Best Forensic Psychology Schools Near Scottsdale, AZ (2026)

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

Scottsdale, Arizona has 2 accredited schools offering forensic psychology programs. Scottsdale has a population of about 242,169. Median household income is $107,372 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 61.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area, the top-earning forensic psychology-related role is Psychologists, All Other at a median $137,650 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Forensic Psychology Schools to Scottsdale

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

Scottsdale, AZ 15.8 miles from Scottsdale
  • 4 year
  • Exclusively online
61.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,668
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 140

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Forensic Psychology Wages Near Scottsdale

Scottsdale is part of the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area (BLS area code 38060). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Arizona statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $115,570 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $111,878
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $61,730 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $59,758
Detectives and Criminal Investigators $98,860 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $95,702
Forensic Science Technicians $65,220 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $63,136
Psychologists, All Other $137,650 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $133,253
Social and Human Service Assistants $43,230 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $41,849
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $114,520 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $110,862
Rehabilitation Counselors $48,820 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $47,260

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.

Scottsdale at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 242,169 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $107,372 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 61.5% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 103.3 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited forensic psychology schools are near Scottsdale, AZ?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering forensic psychology programs near Scottsdale. The closest is Arizona State University Digital Immersion in Scottsdale, AZ (15.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott (72.4 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying forensic psychology-related roles near Scottsdale are: Psychologists, All Other ($137,650), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($115,570), First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives ($114,520). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Arizona statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Fountain Hills instead of Scottsdale?

Fountain Hills, AZ is 9.1 miles from Scottsdale 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.

Is Scottsdale an affordable place to study forensic psychology?

Scottsdale’s median household income of $107,372 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Scottsdale while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Arizona 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 Scottsdale

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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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