La Grange, Georgia has 7 accredited schools offering forensic science programs, with tuition ranging from $3,248 to $23,334 per year for indexed programs. La Grange has a population of about 36,270. In Georgia, the top-earning forensic science-related role is Detective and Criminal Investigator at a median $65,430 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Forensic Science Schools to La Grange
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer forensic science programs near La Grange, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from La Grange 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 La Grange.
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
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
38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$30,350
Avg net price
$-914/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
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: 24
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
34%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$40,674
Avg net price
$11,898/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 79%
- Programs offered: 39
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
78%
Graduation rate
39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$46,700
Avg net price
$22,227/yr
TuitionIn‑state$26,792
Out‑of‑state$26,792
Key stats- Retention rate: 63%
- Programs offered: 11
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · 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: 33
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Georgia schools on the Georgia forensic science page.
Forensic Science Wages Near La Grange
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Georgia, statewide) |
|---|
| Forensic Science Technician | $63,600 |
| Detective and Criminal Investigator | $65,430 |
| Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer | $58,120 |
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.
Other La Grange-Area Cities With Forensic Science Programs
- LaGrange, GA – 0.0 mi away (33,564 pop)
- Valley, AL – 17.1 mi away (20,441 pop)
- Newnan, GA – 28.5 mi away (37,912 pop)
- Opelika, AL – 32.0 mi away (35,005 pop)
- Columbus, GA – 37.0 mi away (263,737 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited forensic science schools are near La Grange, GA?
Our directory has 7 accredited schools offering forensic science programs near La Grange. The closest is Southern Crescent Technical College in Griffin, GA (46.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Alabama State University (86.3 miles). 7 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying forensic science roles in Georgia?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying forensic science-related roles in Georgia are: Detective and Criminal Investigator ($65,430), Forensic Science Technician ($63,600), Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer ($58,120). Wages for La Grange workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in LaGrange instead of La Grange?
LaGrange, GA is 0.0 miles from La Grange 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.
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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