Best Forensic Science Schools Near Plattsburgh, NY (2026)

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

Plattsburgh, New York is home to about 19,878 residents. Median household income is $53,962 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 38.9% 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 Plattsburgh

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

#1

CUNY Graduate School and University Center

New York, NY 137.8 miles from Plattsburgh BOC Score 62.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $65,991
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 52

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University at Albany

Albany, NY 140.0 miles from Plattsburgh 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

#3

Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY 175.8 miles from Plattsburgh 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
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 92

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Binghamton University

Vestal, NY 219.7 miles from Plattsburgh 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

Roberts Wesleyan University

Rochester, NY 241.9 miles from Plattsburgh BOC Score 63.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

SUNY Brockport

Brockport, NY 246.0 miles from Plattsburgh BOC Score 62.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 71%
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,496
Avg net price $16,353/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,752
Out‑of‑state$15,822
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

St. Thomas Aquinas College

Sparkill, NY 254.7 miles from Plattsburgh 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
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 21

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Long Island University

Brookville, NY 268.0 miles from Plattsburgh 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

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

Forensic Science Wages Near Plattsburgh

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.

Plattsburgh at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population19,878Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$53,962Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+38.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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 Plattsburgh workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Burlington instead of Plattsburgh?

Burlington, VT is 18.1 miles from Plattsburgh 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 Plattsburgh an affordable place to study forensic science?

Plattsburgh’s median household income of $53,962 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Plattsburgh 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 Plattsburgh

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

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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