Best Forensic Psychology Schools Near Johnstown, CO (2026)

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

Johnstown, Colorado has 2 accredited schools offering forensic psychology programs, with tuition ranging from $61,398 to $78,476 per year for indexed programs. Johnstown has a population of about 18,075. Median household income is $130,851 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 37.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Greeley, CO metro area, the top-earning forensic psychology-related role is First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives at a median $127,540 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Forensic Psychology Schools to Johnstown

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

University of Denver

Denver, CO 46.4 miles from Johnstown
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
70.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 78%
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $71,155
Avg net price $36,131/yr
Tuition
In‑state$61,398
Out‑of‑state$61,398
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 116

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Northeastern Junior College

Sterling, CO 94.2 miles from Johnstown
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,893
Avg net price $13,801/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Forensic Psychology Wages Near Johnstown

Johnstown is part of the Greeley, CO metro area (BLS area code 24540). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Colorado statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $113,290 CO statewide $113,064
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $71,680 CO statewide $71,537
Detectives and Criminal Investigators $98,370 Greeley, CO $98,174
Forensic Science Technicians $84,010 CO statewide $83,842
Psychologists, All Other $120,660 CO statewide $120,419
Social and Human Service Assistants $47,270 Greeley, CO $47,176
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $127,540 Greeley, CO $127,285
Rehabilitation Counselors $42,350 Greeley, CO $42,265

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.

Johnstown at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 18,075 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $130,851 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 37.0% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 100.2 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited forensic psychology schools are near Johnstown, CO?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering forensic psychology programs near Johnstown. The closest is University of Denver in Denver, CO (46.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Northeastern Junior College (94.2 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying forensic psychology-related roles near Johnstown are: First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives ($127,540), Psychologists, All Other ($120,660), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($113,290). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Colorado statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Loveland instead of Johnstown?

Loveland, CO is 7.6 miles from Johnstown 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 Johnstown an affordable place to study forensic psychology?

Johnstown’s median household income of $130,851 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Johnstown while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Colorado 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 Johnstown

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

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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