Best Forensic Psychology Schools Near Dalton, GA (2026)

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

Dalton, Georgia has 1 accredited school offering forensic psychology programs, with tuition ranging from $19,800 to $31,270 per year for indexed programs. Dalton has a population of about 34,402. Median household income is $61,236 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Georgia, the top-earning forensic psychology-related role is Clinical and Counseling Psychologists at a median $96,060 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Forensic Psychology Schools to Dalton

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

Dalton is part of the Dalton, GA metro area (BLS area code 19140). 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 $106,971
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $57,820 Dalton, GA $64,388
Detectives and Criminal Investigators $65,430 GA statewide $72,862
Forensic Science Technicians $63,600 GA statewide $70,824
Psychologists, All Other N/A GA statewide –
Social and Human Service Assistants $36,190 Dalton, GA $40,301
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $80,760 Dalton, GA $89,933
Rehabilitation Counselors $55,000 GA statewide $61,247

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.

Dalton at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 34,402 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $61,236 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 23.9% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 89.8 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering forensic psychology programs near Dalton. The closest is Bryan College-Dayton in Dayton, TN (50.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Bryan College-Dayton (50.4 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying forensic psychology-related roles near Dalton are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($96,060), First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives ($80,760), Detectives and Criminal Investigators ($65,430). 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 Calhoun instead of Dalton?

Calhoun, GA is 19.2 miles from Dalton 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 Dalton an affordable place to study forensic psychology?

Dalton’s median household income of $61,236 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Dalton 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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