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Best Forensic Psychology Schools Near Rome, GA (2026)
Rome, Georgia has 1 accredited school offering forensic psychology programs, with tuition ranging from $19,800 to $31,270 per year for indexed programs. Rome has a population of about 37,754. Median household income is $51,106 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.5% 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 Rome
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer forensic psychology programs near Rome, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Rome 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 Rome
Rome is part of the Rome, GA metro area (BLS area code 40660). 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 | $106,497 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $60,590 | Rome, GA | $67,173 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $65,430 | GA statewide | $72,539 |
| Forensic Science Technicians | $63,600 | GA statewide | $70,510 |
| Psychologists, All Other | N/A | GA statewide | – |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $35,360 | Rome, GA | $39,202 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $60,950 | Rome, GA | $67,572 |
| Rehabilitation Counselors | $55,000 | GA statewide | $60,976 |
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.
Rome at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 37,754 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $51,106 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 28.5% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 90.2 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Rome-Area Cities With Forensic Psychology Programs
- Calhoun, GA – 21.1 mi away (33,092 pop)
- Cartersville, GA – 23.1 mi away (55,195 pop)
- Acworth, GA – 32.9 mi away (22,418 pop)
- Kennesaw, GA – 36.5 mi away (33,627 pop)
- Dalton, GA – 36.9 mi away (87,688 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited forensic psychology schools are near Rome, GA?
Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering forensic psychology programs near Rome. The closest is Bryan College-Dayton in Dayton, TN (85.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Bryan College-Dayton (85.7 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying forensic psychology roles near Rome?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying forensic psychology-related roles near Rome are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($96,060), Detectives and Criminal Investigators ($65,430), Forensic Science Technicians ($63,600). 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 Rome?
Calhoun, GA is 21.1 miles from Rome 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 Rome an affordable place to study forensic psychology?
Rome’s median household income of $51,106 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Rome 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.
Learn More About Forensic Psychology Programs
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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.