Best Forensic Psychology Schools Near Converse, TX (2026)

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

Converse, Texas has 1 accredited school offering forensic psychology programs. Converse has a population of about 28,764. Median household income is $88,060 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro area, the top-earning forensic psychology-related role is Psychologists, All Other at a median $117,620 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Forensic Psychology Schools to Converse

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

Victoria, TX 93.7 miles from Converse
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
52.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,467
Avg net price $8,109/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Forensic Psychology Wages Near Converse

Converse is part of the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro area (BLS area code 41700). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Texas statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $81,340 San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $85,892
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $58,490 San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $61,763
Detectives and Criminal Investigators $83,830 San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $88,522
Forensic Science Technicians $59,950 San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $63,305
Psychologists, All Other $117,620 San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $124,203
Social and Human Service Assistants $45,970 San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $48,543
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $105,110 San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $110,993
Rehabilitation Counselors $54,090 San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $57,117

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.

Converse at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 28,764 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $88,060 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 32.9% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 94.7 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited forensic psychology schools are near Converse, TX?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering forensic psychology programs near Converse. The closest is University of Houston-Victoria in Victoria, TX (93.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Houston-Victoria (93.7 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying forensic psychology-related roles near Converse are: Psychologists, All Other ($117,620), First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives ($105,110), Detectives and Criminal Investigators ($83,830). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Texas statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Universal City instead of Converse?

Universal City, TX is 2.7 miles from Converse 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 Converse an affordable place to study forensic psychology?

Converse’s median household income of $88,060 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Converse while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Texas 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 Converse

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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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