Best Forensic Science Schools Near Concord, NH (2026)

Concord, New Hampshire has 14 accredited schools offering forensic science programs, with tuition ranging from $6,048 to $68,102 per year for indexed programs. Concord has a population of about 44,219. Median household income is $83,701 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 40.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In New Hampshire, the top-earning forensic science-related role is Detective and Criminal Investigator at a median $89,290 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Forensic Science Schools to Concord

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

#1

Plymouth State University

Plymouth, NH 37.1 miles from Concord BOC Score 53.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,304
Avg net price $19,216/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Forensic Science Wages Near Concord

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (New Hampshire, statewide)
Forensic Science TechnicianN/A
Detective and Criminal Investigator$89,290
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer$71,640

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.


Concord at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population44,219Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$83,701Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+40.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited forensic science schools are near Concord, NH?

Our directory has 14 accredited schools offering forensic science programs near Concord. The closest is Saint Anselm College in Manchester, NH (17.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Curry College (72.2 miles). 10 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying forensic science roles in New Hampshire?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying forensic science-related roles in New Hampshire are: Detective and Criminal Investigator ($89,290), Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer ($71,640). Wages for Concord workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Manchester instead of Concord?

Manchester, NH is 18.0 miles from Concord 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 Concord an affordable place to study forensic science?

Concord’s median household income of $83,701 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Concord while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and New Hampshire 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 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.