Best Forensic Psychology Schools Near Shelbyville, TN (2026)

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

Shelbyville, Tennessee has 1 accredited school offering forensic psychology programs, with tuition ranging from $19,800 to $31,270 per year for indexed programs. Shelbyville has a population of about 24,125. Median household income is $52,290 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 11.6% 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 Shelbyville

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer forensic psychology programs near Shelbyville, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Shelbyville 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 Shelbyville. 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 81.7 miles from Shelbyville
  • 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 Shelbyville

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Tennessee, statewide)
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $76,820
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $58,010
Detectives and Criminal Investigators $77,090
Forensic Science Technicians $70,500
Psychologists, All Other $138,070
Social and Human Service Assistants $40,310
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $74,770
Rehabilitation Counselors $46,060

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.

Shelbyville at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 24,125 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $52,290 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 11.6% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited forensic psychology schools are near Shelbyville, TN?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering forensic psychology programs near Shelbyville. The closest is Bryan College-Dayton in Dayton, TN (81.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Bryan College-Dayton (81.7 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying forensic psychology-related roles in Tennessee are: Psychologists, All Other ($138,070), Detectives and Criminal Investigators ($77,090), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($76,820). Wages for Shelbyville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Murfreesboro instead of Shelbyville?

Murfreesboro, TN is 24.4 miles from Shelbyville 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 Shelbyville an affordable place to study forensic psychology?

Shelbyville’s median household income of $52,290 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Shelbyville 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 Shelbyville

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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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