Best Forensic Psychology Schools Near Shelton, CT (2026)

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

Shelton, Connecticut has 5 accredited schools offering forensic psychology programs, with tuition ranging from $38,004 to $50,305 per year for indexed programs. Shelton has a population of about 41,402. Median household income is $114,739 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 43.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Connecticut, the top-earning forensic psychology-related role is Psychologists, All Other at a median $125,020 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Forensic Psychology Schools to Shelton

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

West Haven, CT 9.2 miles from Shelton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,126
Avg net price $34,192/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 91

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Forensic Psychology Wages Near Shelton

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Connecticut, statewide)
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists N/A
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $97,350
Detectives and Criminal Investigators $95,240
Forensic Science Technicians $85,910
Psychologists, All Other $125,020
Social and Human Service Assistants $44,730
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $109,360
Rehabilitation Counselors $56,340

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.

Shelton at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 41,402 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $114,739 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 43.5% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited forensic psychology schools are near Shelton, CT?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering forensic psychology programs near Shelton. The closest is University of New Haven in West Haven, CT (9.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is CUNY Graduate School and University Center (58.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying forensic psychology roles in Connecticut?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying forensic psychology-related roles in Connecticut are: Psychologists, All Other ($125,020), First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives ($109,360), Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists ($97,350). Wages for Shelton workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in City of Milford (balance) instead of Shelton?

City of Milford (balance), CT is 6.8 miles from Shelton 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 Shelton an affordable place to study forensic psychology?

Shelton’s median household income of $114,739 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Shelton while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Connecticut 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 Shelton

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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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