Best Forensic Psychology Schools Near Jackson, MI (2026)

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

Jackson, Michigan has 2 accredited schools offering forensic psychology programs. Jackson has a population of about 31,206. Median household income is $42,848 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 15.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Jackson, MI metro area, the top-earning forensic psychology-related role is First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives at a median $95,820 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Forensic Psychology Schools to Jackson

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

Livonia, MI 52.0 miles from Jackson
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
60.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,058
Avg net price $17,755/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 68

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Forensic Psychology Wages Near Jackson

Jackson is part of the Jackson, MI metro area (BLS area code 27100). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Michigan statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $84,730 MI statewide $92,298
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $77,430 Jackson, MI $84,346
Detectives and Criminal Investigators $90,650 MI statewide $98,747
Forensic Science Technicians N/A MI statewide –
Psychologists, All Other $88,510 MI statewide $96,416
Social and Human Service Assistants $36,650 Jackson, MI $39,924
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $95,820 Jackson, MI $104,379
Rehabilitation Counselors $41,140 Jackson, MI $44,815

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.

Jackson at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 31,206 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $42,848 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 15.3% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 91.8 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited forensic psychology schools are near Jackson, MI?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering forensic psychology programs near Jackson. The closest is Madonna University in Livonia, MI (52.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Tiffin University (100.0 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying forensic psychology-related roles near Jackson are: First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives ($95,820), Detectives and Criminal Investigators ($90,650), Psychologists, All Other ($88,510). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Michigan statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Adrian instead of Jackson?

Adrian, MI is 30.0 miles from Jackson 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 Jackson an affordable place to study forensic psychology?

Jackson’s median household income of $42,848 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Jackson while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Michigan 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 Jackson

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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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