Best Forensic Psychology Schools Near Meridian, MS (2026)

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

Meridian, Mississippi is home to about 34,466 residents. Median household income is $34,657 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.7% 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 Meridian

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

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Mississippi, statewide)
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $76,000
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $34,110
Detectives and Criminal Investigators $58,640
Forensic Science Technicians $52,850
Psychologists, All Other $103,380
Social and Human Service Assistants $31,200
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $59,860
Rehabilitation Counselors $41,500

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.

Meridian at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 34,466 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $34,657 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 20.7% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-paying forensic psychology roles in Mississippi?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying forensic psychology-related roles in Mississippi are: Psychologists, All Other ($103,380), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($76,000), First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives ($59,860). Wages for Meridian workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Laurel instead of Meridian?

Laurel, MS is 54.6 miles from Meridian 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 Meridian an affordable place to study forensic psychology?

Meridian’s median household income of $34,657 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Meridian 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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Other Programs Available in Meridian

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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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