Best Forensic Psychology Schools Near Morristown, TN (2026)

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

Morristown, Tennessee is home to about 30,983 residents. Median household income is $44,811 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 14.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Tennessee, the top-earning forensic psychology-related role is Psychologists, All Other at a median $138,070 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Forensic Psychology Schools to Morristown

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

Dayton, TN 107.0 miles from Morristown
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
48.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,434
Avg net price $20,614/yr
Tuition
In‑state$19,800
Out‑of‑state$19,800
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Forensic Psychology Wages Near Morristown

Morristown is part of the Morristown, TN metro area (BLS area code 34100). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Tennessee statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $76,820 TN statewide $88,912
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $58,010 TN statewide $67,141
Detectives and Criminal Investigators $77,090 TN statewide $89,225
Forensic Science Technicians $70,500 TN statewide $81,597
Psychologists, All Other $138,070 TN statewide $159,803
Social and Human Service Assistants $36,000 Morristown, TN $41,667
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $64,080 Morristown, TN $74,167
Rehabilitation Counselors $46,060 TN statewide $53,310

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.

Morristown at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 30,983 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $44,811 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 14.7% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 86.4 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying forensic psychology-related roles near Morristown are: Psychologists, All Other ($138,070), Detectives and Criminal Investigators ($77,090), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($76,820). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Tennessee statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Sevierville instead of Morristown?

Sevierville, TN is 26.5 miles from Morristown 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 Morristown an affordable place to study forensic psychology?

Morristown’s median household income of $44,811 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Morristown while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Tennessee 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 Morristown

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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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