Albertville, Alabama has 4 accredited schools offering forensic science programs, with tuition ranging from $3,410 to $23,334 per year for indexed programs. Albertville has a population of about 22,584. Median household income is $57,103 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Alabama, the top-earning forensic science-related role is Detective and Criminal Investigator at a median $66,290 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Forensic Science Schools to Albertville
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer forensic science programs near Albertville, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Albertville 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 Albertville.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
88%
Graduation rate
63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$54,501
Avg net price
$18,749/yr
TuitionIn‑state$9,098
Out‑of‑state$22,562
Key stats- Retention rate: 81%
- Programs offered: 55
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
98%
Graduation rate
30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$34,502
Avg net price
$20,435/yr
TuitionIn‑state$11,248
Out‑of‑state$19,576
Key stats- Retention rate: 65%
- Programs offered: 24
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$63,534
Avg net price
$14,580/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 66%
- Programs offered: 28
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Alabama schools on the Alabama forensic science page.
Forensic Science Wages Near Albertville
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Alabama, statewide) |
|---|
| Forensic Science Technician | $59,560 |
| Detective and Criminal Investigator | $66,290 |
| Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer | $51,270 |
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.
Albertville at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 22,584 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $57,103 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 20.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Other Albertville-Area Cities With Forensic Science Programs
- Gadsden, AL – 20.8 mi away (33,086 pop)
- Cullman, AL – 36.5 mi away (20,239 pop)
- Huntsville, AL – 38.9 mi away (230,402 pop)
- Madison, AL – 44.1 mi away (47,959 pop)
- Anniston, AL – 46.8 mi away (21,127 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited forensic science schools are near Albertville, AL?
Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering forensic science programs near Albertville. The closest is Jacksonville State University in Jacksonville, AL (39.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Chattahoochee Technical College (97.6 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying forensic science roles in Alabama?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying forensic science-related roles in Alabama are: Detective and Criminal Investigator ($66,290), Forensic Science Technician ($59,560), Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer ($51,270). Wages for Albertville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Gadsden instead of Albertville?
Gadsden, AL is 20.8 miles from Albertville and has its own set of local forensic science programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Albertville an affordable place to study forensic science?
Albertville’s median household income of $57,103 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Albertville while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Alabama 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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Data verified: August 11, 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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