Baytown, Texas has 2 accredited schools offering forensic science programs, with tuition ranging from $8,905 to $19,068 per year for indexed programs. Baytown has a population of about 84,538. Median household income is $61,699 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 15.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area, the top-earning forensic science-related role is Detective and Criminal Investigator at a median $86,390 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Forensic Science Schools to Baytown
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer forensic science programs near Baytown, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Baytown 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 Baytown.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
90%
Graduation rate
55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$54,211
Avg net price
$16,404/yr
TuitionIn‑state$9,228
Out‑of‑state$19,068
Key stats- Retention rate: 74%
- Programs offered: 55
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
85%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$72,097
Avg net price
$21,315/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 94%
- Programs offered: 76
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
85%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$75,121
Avg net price
$19,857/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 96%
- Programs offered: 48
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
81%
Graduation rate
63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$58,826
Avg net price
$25,578/yr
TuitionIn‑state$51,384
Out‑of‑state$51,384
Key stats- Retention rate: 79%
- Programs offered: 35
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
98%
Graduation rate
60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$56,955
Avg net price
$21,145/yr
TuitionIn‑state$37,434
Out‑of‑state$37,434
Key stats- Retention rate: 70%
- Programs offered: 22
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$62,454
Avg net price
$19,070/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 85%
- Programs offered: 71
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$41,871
Avg net price
$13,286/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 52%
- Programs offered: 17
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$50,923
Avg net price
$9,403/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 78%
- Programs offered: 39
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas forensic science page.
Forensic Science Wages Near Baytown
Baytown is part of the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area (BLS area code 26420). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Texas statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|
| Forensic Science Technician | $66,440 | Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $67,383 |
| Detective and Criminal Investigator | $86,390 | Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $87,617 |
| Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer | $74,570 | Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $75,629 |
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.
Baytown at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 84,538 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $61,699 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 15.0% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 98.6 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Baytown-Area Cities With Forensic Science Programs
- La Porte, TX – 8.2 mi away (35,086 pop)
- Deer Park, TX – 10.4 mi away (33,782 pop)
- Pasadena, TX – 13.3 mi away (153,351 pop)
- League City, TX – 20.8 mi away (102,010 pop)
- Dickinson, TX – 22.0 mi away (20,074 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited forensic science schools are near Baytown, TX?
Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering forensic science programs near Baytown. The closest is Lamar University in Beaumont, TX (56.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Sam Houston State University (74.6 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying forensic science roles near Baytown?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying forensic science-related roles near Baytown are: Detective and Criminal Investigator ($86,390), Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer ($74,570), Forensic Science Technician ($66,440). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Texas statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in La Porte instead of Baytown?
La Porte, TX is 8.2 miles from Baytown 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 Baytown an affordable place to study forensic science?
Baytown’s median household income of $61,699 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Baytown while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Texas 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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