Best Forensic Psychology Schools Near Winchester, VA (2026)

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

Winchester, Virginia has 3 accredited schools offering forensic psychology programs. Winchester has a population of about 27,981. Median household income is $64,648 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 31.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Virginia, the top-earning forensic psychology-related role is Psychologists, All Other at a median $140,640 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Forensic Psychology Schools to Winchester

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

Arlington, VA 59.1 miles from Winchester
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
61.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $67,516
Avg net price $29,137/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 53

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Forensic Psychology Wages Near Winchester

Winchester is part of the Winchester, VA-WV metro area (BLS area code 49020). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Virginia statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $86,520 VA statewide $89,658
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $58,110 Winchester, VA-WV $60,218
Detectives and Criminal Investigators $112,760 VA statewide $116,850
Forensic Science Technicians $68,900 VA statewide $71,399
Psychologists, All Other $140,640 VA statewide $145,741
Social and Human Service Assistants $38,530 Winchester, VA-WV $39,927
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $78,230 Winchester, VA-WV $81,067
Rehabilitation Counselors $47,220 Winchester, VA-WV $48,933

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.

Winchester at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 27,981 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $64,648 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 31.6% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 96.5 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited forensic psychology schools are near Winchester, VA?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering forensic psychology programs near Winchester. The closest is Marymount University in Arlington, VA (59.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is The Chicago School at Washington DC (64.1 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying forensic psychology-related roles near Winchester are: Psychologists, All Other ($140,640), Detectives and Criminal Investigators ($112,760), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($86,520). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Virginia statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Charles Town instead of Winchester?

Charles Town, WV is 18.1 miles from Winchester 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 Winchester an affordable place to study forensic psychology?

Winchester’s median household income of $64,648 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Winchester while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Virginia 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 Winchester

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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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