Best Forensic Psychology Schools Near Biloxi, MS (2026)

Biloxi, Mississippi is home to about 49,011 residents. Median household income is $55,958 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Mississippi, the top-earning forensic psychology-related role is Psychologists, All Other at a median $103,380 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Forensic Psychology Schools to Biloxi

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


Forensic Psychology Wages Near Biloxi

Biloxi is part of the Gulfport-Biloxi, MS metro area (BLS area code 25060). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Mississippi statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $76,000 MS statewide $84,444
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $34,110 MS statewide $37,900
Detectives and Criminal Investigators $57,060 Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $63,400
Forensic Science Technicians $52,850 MS statewide $58,722
Psychologists, All Other $103,380 MS statewide $114,867
Social and Human Service Assistants $35,920 Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $39,911
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $62,150 Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $69,056
Rehabilitation Counselors $37,710 Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $41,900

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.


Biloxi at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 49,011 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $55,958 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 28.9% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 90.0 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying forensic psychology-related roles near Biloxi are: Psychologists, All Other ($103,380), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($76,000), First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives ($62,150). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Mississippi statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Gulfport instead of Biloxi?

Gulfport, MS is 7.0 miles from Biloxi 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 Biloxi an affordable place to study forensic psychology?

Biloxi’s median household income of $55,958 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Biloxi while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Mississippi 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.