Easton, Pennsylvania has 32 accredited schools offering forensic science programs, with tuition ranging from $15,208 to $62,412 per year for indexed programs. Easton has a population of about 29,079. Median household income is $63,775 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metro area, the top-earning forensic science-related role is Detective and Criminal Investigator at a median $94,800 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Forensic Science Schools to Easton
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer forensic science programs near Easton, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Easton 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 Easton.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
84%
Graduation rate
59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$59,460
Avg net price
$18,659/yr
TuitionIn‑state$46,314
Out‑of‑state$46,314
Key stats- Retention rate: 74%
- Programs offered: 21
Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$58,336
Avg net price
$29,466/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 80%
- Programs offered: 34
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
74%
Graduation rate
53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$52,015
Avg net price
$27,970/yr
TuitionIn‑state$39,870
Out‑of‑state$39,870
Key stats- Retention rate: 64%
- Programs offered: 26
Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$67,416
Avg net price
$19,409/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 72%
- Programs offered: 35
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$55,055
Avg net price
$28,138/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 72%
- Programs offered: 36
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$138,767
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$84,648
Avg net price
$38,509/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 90%
- Programs offered: 92
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$77,449
Avg net price
$28,928/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 82%
- Programs offered: 40
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Pennsylvania schools on the Pennsylvania forensic science page.
Forensic Science Wages Near Easton
Easton is part of the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metro area (BLS area code 10900). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Pennsylvania statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|
| Forensic Science Technician | $61,580 | PA statewide | $61,580 |
| Detective and Criminal Investigator | $94,800 | Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $94,800 |
| Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer | $84,530 | Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $84,530 |
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.
Easton at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 29,079 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $63,775 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 27.6% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 100.0 (at U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Easton-Area Cities With Forensic Science Programs
- Bethlehem, PA – 8.7 mi away (75,293 pop)
- Allentown, PA – 14.7 mi away (678,169 pop)
- East Stroudsburg, PA – 22.0 mi away (56,230 pop)
- Mount Pocono, PA – 31.0 mi away (23,308 pop)
- Princeton, NJ – 36.8 mi away (31,249 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited forensic science schools are near Easton, PA?
Our directory has 32 accredited schools offering forensic science programs near Easton. The closest is Cedar Crest College in Allentown, PA (17.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Drexel University (50.5 miles). 9 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying forensic science roles near Easton?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying forensic science-related roles near Easton are: Detective and Criminal Investigator ($94,800), Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer ($84,530), 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 Bethlehem instead of Easton?
Bethlehem, PA is 8.7 miles from Easton 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 Easton an affordable place to study forensic science?
Easton’s median household income of $63,775 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Easton 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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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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