Best Forensic Science Schools Near San Antonio, TX (2026)

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

San Antonio, Texas has 4 accredited schools offering forensic science programs, with tuition ranging from $2,916 to $51,384 per year for indexed programs. San Antonio has a population of about 1,458,954. Median household income is $62,917 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro area, the top-earning forensic science-related role is Detective and Criminal Investigator at a median $83,830 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Forensic Science Schools to San Antonio

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

#1

St. Mary's University

San Antonio, TX 2.4 miles from San Antonio 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
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 22

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

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

Forensic Science Wages Near San Antonio

San Antonio is part of the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro area (BLS area code 41700). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Texas statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Forensic Science Technician$59,950San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX$63,305
Detective and Criminal Investigator$83,830San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX$88,522
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer$73,860San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX$77,994

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.

San Antonio at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population1,458,954Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$62,917Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+28.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)94.7 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited forensic science schools are near San Antonio, TX?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering forensic science programs near San Antonio. The closest is St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, TX (2.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Coastal Bend College (85.4 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying forensic science roles near San Antonio?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying forensic science-related roles near San Antonio are: Detective and Criminal Investigator ($83,830), Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer ($73,860), Forensic Science Technician ($59,950). 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 Converse instead of San Antonio?

Converse, TX is 13.3 miles from San Antonio 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 San Antonio an affordable place to study forensic science?

San Antonio’s median household income of $62,917 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in San Antonio 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 San Antonio

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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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