Best Forensic Psychology Schools Near Duluth, GA (2026)

Duluth, Georgia is home to about 31,958 residents. Median household income is $95,580 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 53.1% 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 Duluth

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

Duluth 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.


Duluth at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 31,958 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $95,580 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 53.1% 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

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying forensic psychology-related roles near Duluth 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 Johns Creek instead of Duluth?

Johns Creek, GA is 3.6 miles from Duluth 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 Duluth an affordable place to study forensic psychology?

Duluth’s median household income of $95,580 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Duluth 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.