Best Forensic Science Schools Near Johnstown, PA (2026)

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

Johnstown, Pennsylvania has 5 accredited schools offering forensic science programs. Johnstown has a population of about 18,245. Median household income is $34,784 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 14.9% 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 Johnstown

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer forensic science programs near Johnstown, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Johnstown 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 Johnstown. 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

Mount Aloysius College

Cresson, PA 19.1 miles from Johnstown
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
37.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,165
Avg net price $22,344/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 23

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Seton Hill University

Greensburg, PA 33.6 miles from Johnstown
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
60.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,748
Avg net price $22,204/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 65

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, PA 57.0 miles from Johnstown
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
71.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 79%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $74,742
Avg net price $37,730/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 108

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Point Park University

Pittsburgh, PA 57.5 miles from Johnstown
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
41.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,856
Avg net price $25,942/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 61

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

La Roche University

Pittsburgh, PA 60.0 miles from Johnstown
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
52.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,341
Avg net price $20,794/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

University Park, PA 64.3 miles from Johnstown
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
62.5 BOC Score
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: 214

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Waynesburg University

Waynesburg, PA 73.1 miles from Johnstown
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
60.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,537
Avg net price $18,235/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology

Harrisburg, PA 107.6 miles from Johnstown
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
45.2 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 87%
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,374
Avg net price $15,376/yr
Tuition
In‑state$24,400
Out‑of‑state$24,400
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • 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 Johnstown

Johnstown is part of the Johnstown, PA metro area (BLS area code 27780). 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$71,688
Detective and Criminal Investigator$97,580PA statewide$113,597
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer$59,240Johnstown, PA$68,964

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.

Johnstown at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population18,245Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$34,784Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+14.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)85.9 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering forensic science programs near Johnstown. The closest is Mount Aloysius College in Cresson, PA (19.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is La Roche University (60.0 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying forensic science-related roles near Johnstown are: Detective and Criminal Investigator ($97,580), Forensic Science Technician ($61,580), Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer ($59,240). 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 Indiana instead of Johnstown?

Indiana, PA is 23.9 miles from Johnstown 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 Johnstown an affordable place to study forensic science?

Johnstown’s median household income of $34,784 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Johnstown 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 Johnstown

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

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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