Best Forensic Psychology Schools Near Carrboro, NC (2026)

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

Carrboro, North Carolina has 1 accredited school offering forensic psychology programs. Carrboro has a population of about 21,170. Median household income is $85,927 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 70.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro area, the top-earning forensic psychology-related role is First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives at a median $97,180 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Forensic Psychology Schools to Carrboro

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

Laurinburg, NC 84.5 miles from Carrboro
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
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Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Forensic Psychology Wages Near Carrboro

Carrboro is part of the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro area (BLS area code 20500). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to North Carolina statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $93,420 Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $95,717
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $54,860 Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $56,209
Detectives and Criminal Investigators $68,790 Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $70,482
Forensic Science Technicians $59,240 NC statewide $60,697
Psychologists, All Other $64,650 Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $66,240
Social and Human Service Assistants $45,490 Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $46,609
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $97,180 Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $99,570
Rehabilitation Counselors $46,670 Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $47,818

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.

Carrboro at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 21,170 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $85,927 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 70.4% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 97.6 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited forensic psychology schools are near Carrboro, NC?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering forensic psychology programs near Carrboro. The closest is St. Andrews University in Laurinburg, NC (84.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is St. Andrews University (84.5 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying forensic psychology-related roles near Carrboro are: First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives ($97,180), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($93,420), Detectives and Criminal Investigators ($68,790). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with North Carolina statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Chapel Hill instead of Carrboro?

Chapel Hill, NC is 2.7 miles from Carrboro 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 Carrboro an affordable place to study forensic psychology?

Carrboro’s median household income of $85,927 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Carrboro while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and North Carolina 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 Carrboro

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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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