Milton, Pennsylvania has 12 accredited schools offering forensic science programs, with tuition ranging from $10,567 to $53,983 per year for indexed programs. Milton has a population of about 6,582. Median household income is $53,552 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 14.1% 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 Milton
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer forensic science programs near Milton, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Milton 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 Milton.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
61%
Graduation rate
86%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$63,435
Avg net price
$32,875/yr
TuitionIn‑state$20,644
Out‑of‑state$41,790
Key stats- Retention rate: 92%
- Programs offered: 76
Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
44%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$44,976
Avg net price
$22,051/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 59%
- Programs offered: 33
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
Acceptance rate
74%
Graduation rate
62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$61,012
Avg net price
$18,556/yr
TuitionIn‑state$25,588
Out‑of‑state$25,588
Key stats- Retention rate: 78%
- Programs offered: 45
Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
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
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
$58,336
Avg net price
$29,466/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 80%
- Programs offered: 34
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$138,767
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Pennsylvania schools on the Pennsylvania forensic science page.
Forensic Science Wages Near Milton
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Pennsylvania, statewide) |
|---|
| Forensic Science Technician | $61,580 |
| Detective and Criminal Investigator | $97,580 |
| Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer | $85,470 |
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.
Milton at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 6,582 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $53,552 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 14.1% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Other Milton-Area Cities With Forensic Science Programs
- Sunbury, PA – 10.7 mi away (28,544 pop)
- Williamsport, PA – 18.7 mi away (55,100 pop)
- Bloomsburg, PA – 20.6 mi away (52,637 pop)
- Shamokin, PA – 21.7 mi away (29,054 pop)
- Pottsville, PA – 40.5 mi away (41,479 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited forensic science schools are near Milton, PA?
Our directory has 12 accredited schools offering forensic science programs near Milton. The closest is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill in Schuylkill Haven, PA (43.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Binghamton University (87.4 miles). 7 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying forensic science roles in Pennsylvania?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying forensic science-related roles in Pennsylvania are: Detective and Criminal Investigator ($97,580), Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer ($85,470), Forensic Science Technician ($61,580). Wages for Milton workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Sunbury instead of Milton?
Sunbury, PA is 10.7 miles from Milton 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 Milton an affordable place to study forensic science?
Milton’s median household income of $53,552 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Milton 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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