Best Forensic Psychology Schools Near Marshall, TX (2026)

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

Marshall, Texas has 1 accredited school offering forensic psychology programs. Marshall has a population of about 23,646. Median household income is $49,817 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 19.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Longview, TX metro area, the top-earning forensic psychology-related role is First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives at a median $85,890 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Forensic Psychology Schools to Marshall

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer forensic psychology programs near Marshall, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Marshall 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 Marshall. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

Sort:
#1

University of Houston-Victoria

Victoria, TX 300.7 miles from Marshall
  • 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
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
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 Marshall

Marshall is part of the Longview, TX metro area (BLS area code 30980). 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 $83,660 TX statewide $93,475
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $50,970 Longview, TX $56,950
Detectives and Criminal Investigators $63,950 Longview, TX $71,453
Forensic Science Technicians $59,870 TX statewide $66,894
Psychologists, All Other N/A TX statewide –
Social and Human Service Assistants $37,340 Longview, TX $41,721
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $85,890 Longview, TX $95,966
Rehabilitation Counselors $49,990 TX statewide $55,855

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.

Marshall at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 23,646 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $49,817 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 19.9% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 89.5 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

Other Marshall-Area Cities With Forensic Psychology Programs

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering forensic psychology programs near Marshall. The closest is Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, LA (99.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Louisiana Tech University (99.1 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying forensic psychology-related roles near Marshall are: First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives ($85,890), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($83,660), Detectives and Criminal Investigators ($63,950). 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 Longview instead of Marshall?

Longview, TX is 24.0 miles from Marshall 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 Marshall an affordable place to study forensic psychology?

Marshall’s median household income of $49,817 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Marshall 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.

Learn More About Forensic Psychology Programs

Other Programs Available in Marshall

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

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.

Back to Best Forensic Psychology Schools in Texas (2026)