Best Forensic Science Schools Near Thomasville, GA (2026)

Updated August 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Thomasville, Georgia is home to about 18,720 residents. Median household income is $48,464 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 26.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. 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 Thomasville

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer forensic science programs near Thomasville, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Thomasville 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 Thomasville. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Albany State University

Albany, GA 51.2 miles from Thomasville BOC Score 43.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 34%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,674
Avg net price $11,898/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 39

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Georgia Military College

Milledgeville, GA 161.0 miles from Thomasville BOC Score 34.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 24

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Ogeechee Technical College

Statesboro, GA 166.4 miles from Thomasville BOC Score 50.1
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $31,248
Avg net price $6,542/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 98

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Southern Crescent Technical College

Griffin, GA 167.9 miles from Thomasville BOC Score 54.3
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 120

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Savannah State University

Savannah, GA 190.4 miles from Thomasville BOC Score 29.9
  • 4 year
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: 18

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Atlanta Technical College

Atlanta, GA 200.1 miles from Thomasville BOC Score 47.9
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $30,350
Avg net price $-914/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 114

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

West Georgia Technical College

Waco, GA 209.4 miles from Thomasville BOC Score 51.0
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 99

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Chattahoochee Technical College

Marietta, GA 216.1 miles from Thomasville BOC Score 52.1
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 105

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Forensic Science Wages Near Thomasville

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.

Thomasville at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population18,720Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$48,464Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+26.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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 Thomasville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Tallahassee instead of Thomasville?

Tallahassee, FL is 31.2 miles from Thomasville 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 Thomasville an affordable place to study forensic science?

Thomasville’s median household income of $48,464 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Thomasville 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 Thomasville

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

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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