Best Forensic Psychology Schools Near Portland, ME (2026)

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

Portland, Maine has 2 accredited schools offering forensic psychology programs. Portland has a population of about 68,505. Median household income is $76,174 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 59.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area, the top-earning forensic psychology-related role is First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives at a median $96,760 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Forensic Psychology Schools to Portland

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

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Portland. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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Thomas College

Waterville, ME 65.9 miles from Portland
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
46.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,991
Avg net price $18,885/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Forensic Psychology Wages Near Portland

Portland is part of the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area (BLS area code 38860). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Maine statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists N/A ME statewide –
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $68,410 Portland-South Portland, ME $67,134
Detectives and Criminal Investigators $79,030 Portland-South Portland, ME $77,556
Forensic Science Technicians $70,870 ME statewide $69,549
Psychologists, All Other N/A ME statewide –
Social and Human Service Assistants $49,110 Portland-South Portland, ME $48,194
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $96,760 Portland-South Portland, ME $94,956
Rehabilitation Counselors $66,480 Portland-South Portland, ME $65,240

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.

Portland at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 68,505 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $76,174 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 59.2% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 101.9 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited forensic psychology schools are near Portland, ME?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering forensic psychology programs near Portland. The closest is Thomas College in Waterville, ME (65.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is New England College (85.2 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying forensic psychology-related roles near Portland are: First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives ($96,760), Detectives and Criminal Investigators ($79,030), Forensic Science Technicians ($70,870). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Maine statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in South Portland instead of Portland?

South Portland, ME is 3.3 miles from Portland 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 Portland an affordable place to study forensic psychology?

Portland’s median household income of $76,174 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Portland while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Maine 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 Portland

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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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