Albany, Georgia is home to about 67,939 residents. Median household income is $45,201 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Albany, GA metro area, the top-earning forensic science-related role is Detective and Criminal Investigator at a median $70,930 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Forensic Science Schools to Albany
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer forensic science programs near Albany, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Albany 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 Albany.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$36,104
Avg net price
$5,661/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
27%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$39,257
Avg net price
$16,923/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 41%
- Programs offered: 32
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$30,350
Avg net price
$-914/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$35,479
Avg net price
$2,457/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$37,138
Avg net price
$3,407/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$37,981
Avg net price
$8,172/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 73%
- Programs offered: 31
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$49,130
Avg net price
$20,599/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 74%
- Programs offered: 55
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Georgia schools on the Georgia forensic science page.
Forensic Science Wages Near Albany
Albany is part of the Albany, GA metro area (BLS area code 10500). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Georgia statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|
| Forensic Science Technician | $63,600 | GA statewide | $72,520 |
| Detective and Criminal Investigator | $70,930 | Albany, GA | $80,878 |
| Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer | $53,710 | Albany, GA | $61,243 |
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.
Albany at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 67,939 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $45,201 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 21.5% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 87.7 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Albany-Area Cities With Forensic Science Programs
- Tifton, GA – 39.4 mi away (24,463 pop)
- Thomasville, GA – 52.3 mi away (24,678 pop)
- Valdosta, GA – 73.1 mi away (79,844 pop)
- Columbus, GA – 76.4 mi away (263,737 pop)
- Dothan, AL – 76.4 mi away (71,650 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying forensic science roles near Albany?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying forensic science-related roles near Albany are: Detective and Criminal Investigator ($70,930), Forensic Science Technician ($63,600), Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer ($53,710). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Georgia statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Tifton instead of Albany?
Tifton, GA is 39.4 miles from Albany 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 Albany an affordable place to study forensic science?
Albany’s median household income of $45,201 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Albany while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Georgia 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 Science Programs
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Data verified: August 31, 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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