Best Forensic Science Schools Near Nacogdoches, TX (2026)

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

Nacogdoches, Texas has 4 accredited schools offering forensic science programs, with tuition ranging from $2,400 to $37,160 per year for indexed programs. Nacogdoches has a population of about 32,104. Median household income is $38,855 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Texas, the top-earning forensic science-related role is Detective and Criminal Investigator at a median $90,510 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Forensic Science Schools to Nacogdoches

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

#1

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, TX 81.7 miles from Nacogdoches BOC Score 60.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 90%
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,211
Avg net price $16,404/yr
Tuition
In‑state$9,228
Out‑of‑state$19,068
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Texas A&M University-College Station

College Station, TX 122.1 miles from Nacogdoches BOC Score 81.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 85%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $72,097
Avg net price $21,315/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 76

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

The University of Texas at Austin

Austin, TX 204.6 miles from Nacogdoches BOC Score 84.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 85%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $75,121
Avg net price $19,857/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 96%
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Saint Edward's University

Austin, TX 207.2 miles from Nacogdoches BOC Score 58.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 81%
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,826
Avg net price $25,578/yr
Tuition
In‑state$51,384
Out‑of‑state$51,384
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

St. Mary's University

San Antonio, TX 276.2 miles from Nacogdoches BOC Score 53.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 98%
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,955
Avg net price $21,145/yr
Tuition
In‑state$37,434
Out‑of‑state$37,434
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 22

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, TX 443.3 miles from Nacogdoches BOC Score 71.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,454
Avg net price $19,070/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 71

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Sul Ross State University

Alpine, TX 538.8 miles from Nacogdoches BOC Score 36.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,871
Avg net price $13,286/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 52%
  • Programs offered: 17

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

The University of Texas at El Paso

El Paso, TX 696.4 miles from Nacogdoches BOC Score 57.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,923
Avg net price $9,403/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 39

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Forensic Science Wages Near Nacogdoches

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Texas, statewide)
Forensic Science Technician$59,870
Detective and Criminal Investigator$90,510
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer$75,900

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.

Nacogdoches at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population32,104Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$38,855Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+28.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited forensic science schools are near Nacogdoches, TX?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering forensic science programs near Nacogdoches. The closest is LeTourneau University in Longview, TX (59.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Bossier Parish Community College (87.0 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying forensic science roles in Texas?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying forensic science-related roles in Texas are: Detective and Criminal Investigator ($90,510), Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer ($75,900), Forensic Science Technician ($59,870). Wages for Nacogdoches workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Lufkin instead of Nacogdoches?

Lufkin, TX is 20.7 miles from Nacogdoches 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 Nacogdoches an affordable place to study forensic science?

Nacogdoches’s median household income of $38,855 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Nacogdoches 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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Other Programs Available in Nacogdoches

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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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