Seguin, Texas has 4 accredited schools offering forensic science programs, with tuition ranging from $2,916 to $51,384 per year for indexed programs. Seguin has a population of about 31,789. Median household income is $61,896 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.1% 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 Seguin
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer forensic science programs near Seguin, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Seguin 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 Seguin.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 Seguin
Seguin 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.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|
| Forensic Science Technician | $59,950 | San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $63,305 |
| Detective and Criminal Investigator | $83,830 | San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $88,522 |
| Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer | $73,860 | San 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.
Seguin at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 31,789 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $61,896 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 20.1% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 94.7 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Seguin-Area Cities With Forensic Science Programs
- New Braunfels, TX – 11.8 mi away (116,477 pop)
- Cibolo, TX – 15.0 mi away (27,855 pop)
- Schertz, TX – 17.4 mi away (39,453 pop)
- San Marcos, TX – 20.0 mi away (72,928 pop)
- Universal City, TX – 20.7 mi away (20,359 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited forensic science schools are near Seguin, TX?
Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering forensic science programs near Seguin. The closest is St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, TX (37.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Coastal Bend College (80.7 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying forensic science roles near Seguin?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying forensic science-related roles near Seguin 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 New Braunfels instead of Seguin?
New Braunfels, TX is 11.8 miles from Seguin 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 Seguin an affordable place to study forensic science?
Seguin’s median household income of $61,896 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Seguin 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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