Best Forensic Psychology Schools Near Reading, PA (2026)

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

Reading, Pennsylvania has 2 accredited schools offering forensic psychology programs. Reading has a population of about 94,836. Median household income is $45,599 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 11.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Reading, PA metro area, the top-earning forensic psychology-related role is First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives at a median $106,980 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Forensic Psychology Schools to Reading

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer forensic psychology programs near Reading, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Reading 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 Reading. 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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#1

Neumann University

Aston, PA 41.2 miles from Reading
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,817
Avg net price $27,804/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 39

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Carlow University

Pittsburgh, PA 212.5 miles from Reading
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
52.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 87%
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,051
Avg net price $20,786/yr
Tuition
In‑state$35,874
Out‑of‑state$35,874
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 52

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

La Roche University

Pittsburgh, PA 215.5 miles from Reading
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
52.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,341
Avg net price $20,794/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Forensic Psychology Wages Near Reading

Reading is part of the Reading, PA metro area (BLS area code 39740). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Pennsylvania statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $85,380 Reading, PA $87,930
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $67,370 PA statewide $69,382
Detectives and Criminal Investigators $95,190 Reading, PA $98,033
Forensic Science Technicians $61,580 PA statewide $63,419
Psychologists, All Other $95,650 PA statewide $98,507
Social and Human Service Assistants $42,910 Reading, PA $44,192
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $106,980 Reading, PA $110,175
Rehabilitation Counselors $44,260 Reading, PA $45,582

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.

Reading at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 94,836 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $45,599 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 11.7% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 97.1 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited forensic psychology schools are near Reading, PA?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering forensic psychology programs near Reading. The closest is Neumann University in Aston, PA (41.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Kean University (92.0 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying forensic psychology-related roles near Reading are: First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives ($106,980), Psychologists, All Other ($95,650), Detectives and Criminal Investigators ($95,190). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Pennsylvania statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Pottstown instead of Reading?

Pottstown, PA is 16.1 miles from Reading 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 Reading an affordable place to study forensic psychology?

Reading’s median household income of $45,599 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Reading while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Pennsylvania 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 Reading

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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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