Best Forensic Science Schools Near Chambersburg, PA (2026)

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

Chambersburg, Pennsylvania has 21 accredited schools offering forensic science programs, with tuition ranging from $4,752 to $57,150 per year for indexed programs. Chambersburg has a population of about 22,051. Median household income is $56,177 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 26.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Pennsylvania, the top-earning forensic science-related role is Detective and Criminal Investigator at a median $97,580 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Forensic Science Schools to Chambersburg

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

#1

York College of Pennsylvania

York, PA 49.1 miles from Chambersburg BOC Score 66.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 74%
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,012
Avg net price $18,556/yr
Tuition
In‑state$25,588
Out‑of‑state$25,588
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 45

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

University Park, PA 61.1 miles from Chambersburg BOC Score 62.5
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 61%
Graduation rate 86%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,435
Avg net price $32,875/yr
Tuition
In‑state$20,644
Out‑of‑state$41,790
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 76

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Alvernia University

Reading, PA 94.6 miles from Chambersburg BOC Score 53.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,055
Avg net price $28,138/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Seton Hill University

Greensburg, PA 103.7 miles from Chambersburg BOC Score 60.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,748
Avg net price $22,204/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Cedar Crest College

Allentown, PA 121.2 miles from Chambersburg BOC Score 56.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 84%
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,460
Avg net price $18,659/yr
Tuition
In‑state$46,314
Out‑of‑state$46,314
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 21

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, PA 128.1 miles from Chambersburg BOC Score 71.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 79%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $74,742
Avg net price $37,730/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 49

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Point Park University

Pittsburgh, PA 128.7 miles from Chambersburg BOC Score 41.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,856
Avg net price $25,942/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 44

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Chestnut Hill College

Philadelphia, PA 129.0 miles from Chambersburg BOC Score 45.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 74%
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,015
Avg net price $27,970/yr
Tuition
In‑state$39,870
Out‑of‑state$39,870
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 26

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Forensic Science Wages Near Chambersburg

Chambersburg is part of the Chambersburg, PA metro area (BLS area code 16540). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Pennsylvania statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Forensic Science Technician$61,580PA statewide$65,095
Detective and Criminal Investigator$97,580PA statewide$103,150
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer$70,670Chambersburg, PA$74,704

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.

Chambersburg at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population22,051Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$56,177Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+26.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)94.6 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited forensic science schools are near Chambersburg, PA?

Our directory has 21 accredited schools offering forensic science programs near Chambersburg. The closest is Blue Ridge Community and Technical College in Martinsburg, WV (38.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Loyola University Maryland (68.3 miles). 9 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying forensic science-related roles near Chambersburg are: Detective and Criminal Investigator ($97,580), Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer ($70,670), Forensic Science Technician ($61,580). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Pennsylvania statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Waynesboro instead of Chambersburg?

Waynesboro, PA is 13.0 miles from Chambersburg 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 Chambersburg an affordable place to study forensic science?

Chambersburg’s median household income of $56,177 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Chambersburg while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Pennsylvania 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 Chambersburg

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

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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