Best Forensic Science Schools Near Hinesville, GA (2026)

Updated August 31, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Hinesville, Georgia has 1 accredited school offering forensic science programs. Hinesville has a population of about 35,282. Median household income is $59,216 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Georgia, the top-earning forensic science-related role is Forensic Science Technician at a median $63,600 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Forensic Science Schools to Hinesville

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer forensic science programs near Hinesville, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Hinesville 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 Hinesville. 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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#1

Savannah State University

Savannah, GA 35.5 miles from Hinesville
  • 4 year
29.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,981
Avg net price $8,172/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Georgia Military College

Milledgeville, GA 127.4 miles from Hinesville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
34.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 27%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,257
Avg net price $16,923/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 41%
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Southern Crescent Technical College

Griffin, GA 184.2 miles from Hinesville
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,104
Avg net price $5,661/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 75

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Atlanta Technical College

Atlanta, GA 207.6 miles from Hinesville
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
47.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $30,350
Avg net price $-914/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 77

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Piedmont University

Demorest, GA 219.4 miles from Hinesville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
45.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,130
Avg net price $20,599/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Chattahoochee Technical College

Marietta, GA 223.7 miles from Hinesville
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
52.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,138
Avg net price $3,407/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 78

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

West Georgia Technical College

Waco, GA 243.8 miles from Hinesville
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,479
Avg net price $2,457/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 62

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Forensic Science Wages Near Hinesville

Hinesville is part of the Hinesville, GA metro area (BLS area code 25980). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Georgia statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Forensic Science Technician$63,600GA statewide$67,732
Detective and Criminal Investigator$60,150Hinesville, GA$64,058
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer$58,060Hinesville, GA$61,832

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.

Hinesville at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population35,282Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$59,216Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+20.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)93.9 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited forensic science schools are near Hinesville, GA?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering forensic science programs near Hinesville. The closest is Savannah State University in Savannah, GA (35.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Savannah State University (35.5 miles).

What are the highest-paying forensic science roles near Hinesville?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying forensic science-related roles near Hinesville are: Forensic Science Technician ($63,600), Detective and Criminal Investigator ($60,150), Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer ($58,060). 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 Pooler instead of Hinesville?

Pooler, GA is 28.8 miles from Hinesville 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 Hinesville an affordable place to study forensic science?

Hinesville’s median household income of $59,216 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Hinesville 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.

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Other Programs Available in Hinesville

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

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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