Best Forensic Psychology Schools Near Beckley, WV (2026)

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

Beckley, West Virginia is home to about 16,977 residents. Median household income is $39,939 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In West Virginia, the top-earning forensic psychology-related role is Detectives and Criminal Investigators at a median $92,410 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Forensic Psychology Schools to Beckley

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer forensic psychology programs near Beckley, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Beckley city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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

Forensic Psychology Wages Near Beckley

Beckley is part of the Beckley, WV metro area (BLS area code 13220). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to West Virginia statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $82,440 Beckley, WV $93,258
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $51,800 Beckley, WV $58,597
Detectives and Criminal Investigators $92,410 WV statewide $104,536
Forensic Science Technicians $63,330 WV statewide $71,640
Psychologists, All Other $46,350 WV statewide $52,432
Social and Human Service Assistants $37,600 Beckley, WV $42,534
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $75,780 Beckley, WV $85,724
Rehabilitation Counselors $53,620 Beckley, WV $60,656

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.

Beckley at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 16,977 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $39,939 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 25.9% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 88.4 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying forensic psychology-related roles near Beckley are: Detectives and Criminal Investigators ($92,410), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($82,440), First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives ($75,780). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with West Virginia statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Bluefield instead of Beckley?

Bluefield, WV is 36.5 miles from Beckley 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 Beckley an affordable place to study forensic psychology?

Beckley’s median household income of $39,939 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Beckley while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and West 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 Beckley

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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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