Best Forensic Psychology Schools Near Shamokin, PA (2026)

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

Shamokin, Pennsylvania has 1 accredited school offering forensic psychology programs. Shamokin has a population of about 6,890. Median household income is $36,438 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 15.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Pennsylvania, the top-earning forensic psychology-related role is First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives at a median $102,400 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Forensic Psychology Schools to Shamokin

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer forensic psychology programs near Shamokin, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Shamokin 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 Shamokin. 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 86.2 miles from Shamokin
  • 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 180.4 miles from Shamokin
  • 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 181.9 miles from Shamokin
  • 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 Shamokin

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Pennsylvania, statewide)
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $91,870
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $67,370
Detectives and Criminal Investigators $97,580
Forensic Science Technicians $61,580
Psychologists, All Other $95,650
Social and Human Service Assistants $44,050
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $102,400
Rehabilitation Counselors $48,650

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.

Shamokin at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 6,890 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $36,438 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 15.0% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering forensic psychology programs near Shamokin. The closest is Neumann University in Aston, PA (86.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Neumann University (86.2 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying forensic psychology-related roles in Pennsylvania are: First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives ($102,400), Detectives and Criminal Investigators ($97,580), Psychologists, All Other ($95,650). Wages for Shamokin workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Sunbury instead of Shamokin?

Sunbury, PA is 13.2 miles from Shamokin 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 Shamokin an affordable place to study forensic psychology?

Shamokin’s median household income of $36,438 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Shamokin 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 Shamokin

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Shamokin:

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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