Best Forensic Science Schools Near Jamestown, NY (2026)

Updated August 31, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Jamestown, New York has 5 accredited schools offering forensic science programs. Jamestown has a population of about 28,401. Median household income is $44,878 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.2% 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 Jamestown

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

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Hilbert College

Hamburg, NY 50.1 miles from Jamestown
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
43.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,309
Avg net price $22,723/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 13

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

SUNY Buffalo State University

Buffalo, NY 60.5 miles from Jamestown
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
48.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 73%
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,334
Avg net price $11,346/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,533
Out‑of‑state$19,653
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 56%
  • Programs offered: 86

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

SUNY College of Technology at Alfred

Alfred, NY 74.6 miles from Jamestown
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
70.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 76%
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,445
Avg net price $15,016/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,892
Out‑of‑state$16,837
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 61

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Roberts Wesleyan University

Rochester, NY 102.0 miles from Jamestown
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,031
Avg net price $23,130/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Binghamton University

Vestal, NY 167.6 miles from Jamestown
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
81.5 BOC Score
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: 110

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY 170.7 miles from Jamestown
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
74.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $79,164
Avg net price $38,793/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 186

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

University at Albany

Albany, NY 279.1 miles from Jamestown
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
75.4 BOC Score
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: 103

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

St. Thomas Aquinas College

Sparkill, NY 283.5 miles from Jamestown
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
62.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,909
Avg net price $19,994/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 33

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 Jamestown

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.

Jamestown at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population28,401Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$44,878Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+23.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering forensic science programs near Jamestown. The closest is University of Pittsburgh-Bradford in Bradford, PA (30.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Erie Community College (57.3 miles). 4 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 Jamestown workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Dunkirk instead of Jamestown?

Dunkirk, NY is 26.9 miles from Jamestown 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 Jamestown an affordable place to study forensic science?

Jamestown’s median household income of $44,878 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Jamestown 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 Jamestown

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

Data verified: August 31, 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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