Marion, Indiana has 9 accredited schools offering forensic science programs, with tuition ranging from $7,491 to $41,221 per year for indexed programs. Marion has a population of about 28,216. In Indiana, the top-earning forensic science-related role is Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer at a median $73,370 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Forensic Science Schools to Marion
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer forensic science programs near Marion, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Marion 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 Marion.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
70%
Graduation rate
38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$47,327
Avg net price
$23,206/yr
TuitionIn‑state$31,361
Out‑of‑state$31,361
Key stats- Retention rate: 63%
- Programs offered: 42
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$47,327
Avg net price
$20,473/yr
TuitionIn‑state$9,896
Out‑of‑state$9,896
Key stats- Retention rate: 48%
- Programs offered: 34
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
76%
Graduation rate
54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$55,198
Avg net price
$11,668/yr
TuitionIn‑state$10,762
Out‑of‑state$34,891
Key stats- Retention rate: 72%
- Programs offered: 97
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$57,165
Avg net price
$25,355/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 83%
- Programs offered: 28
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Indiana schools on the Indiana forensic science page.
Forensic Science Wages Near Marion
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Indiana, statewide) |
|---|
| Forensic Science Technician | $66,520 |
| Detective and Criminal Investigator | $70,340 |
| Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer | $73,370 |
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 Marion-Area Cities With Forensic Science Programs
- Kokomo, IN – 25.2 mi away (60,093 pop)
- Muncie, IN – 28.0 mi away (89,186 pop)
- Anderson, IN – 32.0 mi away (86,565 pop)
- Noblesville, IN – 39.9 mi away (75,239 pop)
- Fishers, IN – 43.9 mi away (90,127 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited forensic science schools are near Marion, IN?
Our directory has 9 accredited schools offering forensic science programs near Marion. The closest is Indiana Institute of Technology in Fort Wayne, IN (46.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Miami University-Hamilton (99.7 miles). 8 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying forensic science roles in Indiana?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying forensic science-related roles in Indiana are: Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer ($73,370), Detective and Criminal Investigator ($70,340), Forensic Science Technician ($66,520). Wages for Marion workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Kokomo instead of Marion?
Kokomo, IN is 25.2 miles from Marion 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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