Best Forensic Psychology Schools Near Canton, GA (2026)

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

Canton, Georgia has 1 accredited school offering forensic psychology programs, with tuition ranging from $19,800 to $31,270 per year for indexed programs. Canton has a population of about 34,587. Median household income is $81,642 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 31.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area, the top-earning forensic psychology-related role is Clinical and Counseling Psychologists at a median $97,090 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Forensic Psychology Schools to Canton

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

Canton is part of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area (BLS area code 12060). 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 $97,090 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $96,993
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $61,270 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $61,209
Detectives and Criminal Investigators $69,900 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $69,830
Forensic Science Technicians $63,840 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $63,776
Psychologists, All Other N/A GA statewide –
Social and Human Service Assistants $41,340 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $41,299
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $81,860 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $81,778
Rehabilitation Counselors $55,000 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $54,945

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.

Canton at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 34,587 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $81,642 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 31.4% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 100.1 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited forensic psychology schools are near Canton, GA?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering forensic psychology programs near Canton. The closest is Bryan College-Dayton in Dayton, TN (91.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Bryan College-Dayton (91.1 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying forensic psychology-related roles near Canton are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($97,090), First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives ($81,860), Detectives and Criminal Investigators ($69,900). 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 Woodstock instead of Canton?

Woodstock, GA is 10.0 miles from Canton 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 Canton an affordable place to study forensic psychology?

Canton’s median household income of $81,642 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Canton 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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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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