Best Forensic Psychology Schools Near Saginaw, MI (2026)

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

Saginaw, Michigan has 1 accredited school offering forensic psychology programs. Saginaw has a population of about 43,879. Median household income is $37,298 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 11.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Saginaw, MI metro area, the top-earning forensic psychology-related role is Clinical and Counseling Psychologists at a median $94,540 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Forensic Psychology Schools to Saginaw

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer forensic psychology programs near Saginaw, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Saginaw 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 Saginaw. 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 76.7 miles from Saginaw
  • 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 Saginaw

Saginaw is part of the Saginaw, MI metro area (BLS area code 40980). 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 $94,540 Saginaw, MI $104,004
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $83,180 Saginaw, MI $91,507
Detectives and Criminal Investigators $80,140 Saginaw, MI $88,163
Forensic Science Technicians N/A MI statewide –
Psychologists, All Other $88,510 MI statewide $97,371
Social and Human Service Assistants $39,250 Saginaw, MI $43,179
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $78,570 Saginaw, MI $86,436
Rehabilitation Counselors $45,260 Saginaw, MI $49,791

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.

Saginaw at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 43,879 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $37,298 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 11.7% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 90.9 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering forensic psychology programs near Saginaw. The closest is Madonna University in Livonia, MI (76.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Madonna University (76.7 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying forensic psychology-related roles near Saginaw are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($94,540), Psychologists, All Other ($88,510), Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists ($83,180). 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 Bay City instead of Saginaw?

Bay City, MI is 12.2 miles from Saginaw 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 Saginaw an affordable place to study forensic psychology?

Saginaw’s median household income of $37,298 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Saginaw 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 Saginaw

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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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