Best Forensic Science Schools Near LaGrange, GA (2026)

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

LaGrange, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering forensic science programs. LaGrange has a population of about 33,564. 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 LaGrange

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

Southern Crescent Technical College

Griffin, GA 46.0 miles from LaGrange
  • 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

#2

West Georgia Technical College

Waco, GA 46.7 miles from LaGrange
  • 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

#3

Atlanta Technical College

Atlanta, GA 59.8 miles from LaGrange
  • 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

#4

Chattahoochee Technical College

Marietta, GA 68.3 miles from LaGrange
  • 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

#5

Georgia Military College

Milledgeville, GA 105.1 miles from LaGrange
  • 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

#6

Piedmont University

Demorest, GA 136.7 miles from LaGrange
  • 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

#7

Savannah State University

Savannah, GA 241.7 miles from LaGrange
  • 4 year
29.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,981
Avg net price $8,172/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Forensic Science Wages Near LaGrange

OccupationMedian 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering forensic science programs near LaGrange. The closest is Southern Crescent Technical College in Griffin, GA (46.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Jacksonville State University (69.1 miles). 5 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 LaGrange workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in La Grange instead of LaGrange?

La Grange, GA is 0.0 miles from LaGrange 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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Other Programs Available in LaGrange

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

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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