Best Forensic Science Schools Near Winchester, KY (2026)

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

Winchester, Kentucky has 4 accredited schools offering forensic science programs, with tuition ranging from $7,491 to $34,140 per year for indexed programs. Winchester has a population of about 19,133. Median household income is $57,653 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area, the top-earning forensic science-related role is Detective and Criminal Investigator at a median $84,900 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Forensic Science Schools to Winchester

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer forensic science programs near Winchester, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Winchester city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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

Forensic Science Wages Near Winchester

Winchester is part of the Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area (BLS area code 30460). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Kentucky statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Forensic Science Technician$61,470KY statewide$66,168
Detective and Criminal Investigator$84,900Lexington-Fayette, KY$91,389
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer$61,720Lexington-Fayette, KY$66,437

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.

Winchester at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population19,133Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$57,653Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+21.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)92.9 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited forensic science schools are near Winchester, KY?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering forensic science programs near Winchester. The closest is University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY (17.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Marshall University (100.0 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying forensic science-related roles near Winchester are: Detective and Criminal Investigator ($84,900), Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer ($61,720), Forensic Science Technician ($61,470). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Kentucky statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Lexington instead of Winchester?

Lexington, KY is 14.9 miles from Winchester 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 Winchester an affordable place to study forensic science?

Winchester’s median household income of $57,653 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Winchester while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Kentucky 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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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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