Best Forensic Psychology Schools Near Brunswick, GA (2026)

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

Brunswick, Georgia is home to about 15,248 residents. Median household income is $34,021 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Brunswick-St. Simons, GA metro area, the top-earning forensic psychology-related role is Detectives and Criminal Investigators at a median $158,060 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Forensic Psychology Schools to Brunswick

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

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

Forensic Psychology Wages Near Brunswick

Brunswick is part of the Brunswick-St. Simons, GA metro area (BLS area code 15260). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Georgia statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $96,060 GA statewide $109,532
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $60,270 GA statewide $68,723
Detectives and Criminal Investigators $158,060 Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $180,228
Forensic Science Technicians $63,600 GA statewide $72,520
Psychologists, All Other N/A GA statewide –
Social and Human Service Assistants $35,900 Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $40,935
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $80,120 GA statewide $91,357
Rehabilitation Counselors $55,000 GA statewide $62,714

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.

Brunswick at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 15,248 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $34,021 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 18.8% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 87.7 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying forensic psychology-related roles near Brunswick are: Detectives and Criminal Investigators ($158,060), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($96,060), First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives ($80,120). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Georgia statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Saint Marys instead of Brunswick?

Saint Marys, GA is 27.5 miles from Brunswick 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 Brunswick an affordable place to study forensic psychology?

Brunswick’s median household income of $34,021 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Brunswick while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Georgia 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 Brunswick

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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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