Best Forensic Science Schools Near Gloversville, NY (2026)

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

Gloversville, New York has 5 accredited schools offering forensic science programs, with tuition ranging from $5,776 to $65,528 per year for indexed programs. Gloversville has a population of about 15,010. Median household income is $49,155 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In New York, the top-earning forensic science-related role is Detective and Criminal Investigator at a median $101,240 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Forensic Science Schools to Gloversville

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

#1

University at Albany

Albany, NY 36.3 miles from Gloversville BOC Score 75.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 69%
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $67,979
Avg net price $17,167/yr
Tuition
In‑state$10,866
Out‑of‑state$31,256
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 60

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

CUNY Graduate School and University Center

New York, NY 39.8 miles from Gloversville BOC Score 62.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $65,991
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 52

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY 90.4 miles from Gloversville BOC Score 74.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $79,164
Avg net price $38,793/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 92

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Binghamton University

Vestal, NY 105.9 miles from Gloversville BOC Score 81.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 39%
Graduation rate 83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $80,596
Avg net price $21,620/yr
Tuition
In‑state$10,567
Out‑of‑state$30,447
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 44

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

St. Thomas Aquinas College

Sparkill, NY 141.7 miles from Gloversville BOC Score 62.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,909
Avg net price $19,994/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 21

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice

New York, NY 158.5 miles from Gloversville BOC Score 71.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,195
Avg net price $3,203/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 23

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Long Island University

Brookville, NY 158.9 miles from Gloversville BOC Score 49.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 86%
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,950
Avg net price $33,062/yr
Tuition
In‑state$42,432
Out‑of‑state$42,432
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 74

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Pace University

New York, NY 162.5 miles from Gloversville BOC Score 58.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $70,378
Avg net price $30,892/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 53

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Forensic Science Wages Near Gloversville

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (New York, statewide)
Forensic Science Technician$81,670
Detective and Criminal Investigator$101,240
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer$92,790

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.

Gloversville at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population15,010Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$49,155Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+16.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited forensic science schools are near Gloversville, NY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering forensic science programs near Gloversville. The closest is Herkimer County Community College in Herkimer, NY (33.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Syracuse University (90.3 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying forensic science-related roles in New York are: Detective and Criminal Investigator ($101,240), Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer ($92,790), Forensic Science Technician ($81,670). Wages for Gloversville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Amsterdam instead of Gloversville?

Amsterdam, NY is 10.8 miles from Gloversville 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 Gloversville an affordable place to study forensic science?

Gloversville’s median household income of $49,155 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Gloversville while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and New York 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 Gloversville

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

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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