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2026 Best Forensic Psychology Schools

28 Colleges in the United States
2,555 Forensic Psychology Degrees Awarded
$55,813 Avg Early-Career Salary

Forensic Psychology degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 71 schools to find the best for forensic psychology students.

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Choosing a Great Forensic Psychology School

Best Forensic Psychology Schools

The school you choose for forensic psychology can shape your career. That is why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Forensic Psychology rankings. Our overall ranking combines our degree-level rankings, weighted by degrees awarded at each level.

To find the best fit, you can narrow this list to a specific degree level below.

Forensic Psychology Rankings by Degree Level

Associate's Degrees in Forensic Psychology
Bachelor's Degrees in Forensic Psychology
Master's Degrees in Forensic Psychology
Doctoral Degrees in Forensic Psychology

We offer several rankings, including this Best Forensic Psychology Schools list, to help you decide. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

To further help you make the college decision, we have developed a unique tool called College Combat that lets you compare schools on the factors that matter most to you.

See how we build our rankings

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Best Schools for Forensic Psychology in the United States

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the forensic psychology degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Forensic Psychology

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Leading the list is Washington University In St Louis, our #1 school for forensic psychology. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of St. Louis. Washington University In St Louis graduates 94% of students within six years. Washington University In St Louis awarded about 10 forensic psychology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their forensic psychology degree from Washington University In St Louis earn around $68,303 in the first couple years of their career. Washington University In St Louis graduates carry a median of $17,553 in student loans. More information about a degree in forensic psychology from Washington University In St Louis

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George Washington University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best forensic psychology schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Washington. About 84% of students finish within six years. About 57 forensic psychology degrees were awarded at George Washington University in the most recent year. Students who receive their forensic psychology degree from George Washington University earn around $71,781 in the first couple years of their career. George Washington University graduates carry a median of $22,910 in student loans. See the full forensic psychology program report for George Washington University

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University Of Denver is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in forensic psychology, ranking #3. Set in the city of Denver, University Of Denver is a large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 76% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 27 forensic psychology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Denver in the most recent data year. Forensic Psychology graduates of University Of Denver earn a median of $61,301 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $22,534 to complete this degree. See the full forensic psychology program report for University Of Denver

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Cuny John Jay College Of Criminal Justice is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in forensic psychology, ranking #4. This large public university is located in the city of New York. About 56% of students finish within six years. About 621 forensic psychology degrees were awarded at Cuny John Jay College Of Criminal Justice in the most recent year. Forensic Psychology graduates of Cuny John Jay College Of Criminal Justice earn a median of $42,009 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $13,421 to complete this degree. See the full forensic psychology program report for Cuny John Jay College Of Criminal Justice

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California State University Fresno is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in forensic psychology, landing the #5 spot this year. California State University Fresno is a very large public school located in the city of Fresno. About 57% of students finish within six years. About 86 forensic psychology degrees were awarded at California State University Fresno in the most recent year. Graduates of the forensic psychology program make about $49,502 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $15,598 to complete this degree. Read more about the forensic psychology program at California State University Fresno

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Alliant International University placed #6 among the best forensic psychology schools. Set in the city of San Diego, Alliant International University is a moderately-sized private for-profit institution. About 13 forensic psychology degrees were awarded at Alliant International University in the most recent year. Students who receive their forensic psychology degree from Alliant International University earn around $72,803 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,234 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in forensic psychology from Alliant International University

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Marymount University
Arlington, VA

Marymount University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best forensic psychology schools. Marymount University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Arlington. Marymount University graduates 54% of students within six years. Marymount University awarded about 96 forensic psychology degrees in the most recent data year. Forensic Psychology graduates of Marymount University earn a median of $50,490 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,880. Get the full forensic psychology details for Marymount University

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Missouri State University Springfield placed #8 among the best forensic psychology schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Springfield. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 18 forensic psychology degrees were awarded at Missouri State University Springfield in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, forensic psychology degree recipients from Missouri State University Springfield generally make around $46,503. Students borrow a median of $24,408 to complete this degree. See the full forensic psychology program report for Missouri State University Springfield

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California Baptist University landed the #9 spot for forensic psychology this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Riverside. About 62% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 41 forensic psychology students who graduated with this degree at California Baptist University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their forensic psychology degree from California Baptist University earn around $55,299 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $28,169. More information about a degree in forensic psychology from California Baptist University

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Oklahoma State University Main Campus came in at #10 for forensic psychology this year. Located in the town of Stillwater, Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a very large public university. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. Oklahoma State University Main Campus awarded about 12 forensic psychology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, forensic psychology degree recipients from Oklahoma State University Main Campus generally make around $72,775. Oklahoma State University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $22,337 in student loans. See the full forensic psychology program report for Oklahoma State University Main Campus

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Kean University
Union, NJ

Kean University placed #11 among the best forensic psychology schools. This large public university is located in the suburb of Union. About 47% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 24 forensic psychology students who graduated with this degree at Kean University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the forensic psychology program make about $54,319 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,703. Get the full forensic psychology details for Kean University

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Saint Ambrose University placed #12 among the best forensic psychology schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Davenport. The six-year graduation rate is 61%. Saint Ambrose University awarded about 19 forensic psychology degrees in the most recent data year. Forensic Psychology graduates of Saint Ambrose University earn a median of $57,252 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,528. More information about a degree in forensic psychology from Saint Ambrose University

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University Of North Dakota ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best forensic psychology schools. This large public university is located in the city of Grand Forks. University Of North Dakota graduates 60% of students within six years. About 75 forensic psychology degrees were awarded at University Of North Dakota in the most recent year. Forensic Psychology graduates of University Of North Dakota earn a median of $71,018 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,110. Get the full forensic psychology details for University Of North Dakota

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Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott landed the #14 spot for forensic psychology this year. Located in the city of Prescott, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott awarded about 10 forensic psychology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their forensic psychology degree from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott earn around $41,456 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,620. Get the full forensic psychology details for Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott

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University Of California Irvine came in at #15 for forensic psychology this year. Set in the city of Irvine, University Of California Irvine is a very large public institution. Roughly 87% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 53 forensic psychology degrees were awarded at University Of California Irvine in the most recent year. Graduates of the forensic psychology program make about $45,403 in their early career. University Of California Irvine graduates carry a median of $16,539 in student loans. Read more about the forensic psychology program at University Of California Irvine

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Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus came in at #16 for forensic psychology this year. Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Teaneck. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus awarded about 20 forensic psychology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their forensic psychology degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus earn around $73,914 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,770 to complete this degree. Get the full forensic psychology details for Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus

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Arizona State University Skysong landed the #17 spot for forensic psychology this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Scottsdale. There were roughly 397 forensic psychology students who graduated with this degree at Arizona State University Skysong in the most recent data year. Forensic Psychology graduates of Arizona State University Skysong earn a median of $69,344 early in their careers. Arizona State University Skysong graduates carry a median of $23,742 in student loans. Read more about the forensic psychology program at Arizona State University Skysong

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Florida Institute Of Technology earned the #18 position for forensic psychology this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Melbourne. The six-year graduation rate is 62%. Florida Institute Of Technology awarded about 20 forensic psychology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the forensic psychology program make about $64,385 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $32,000. Read more about the forensic psychology program at Florida Institute Of Technology

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Maryville University Of Saint Louis earned the #19 position for forensic psychology this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Saint Louis. About 66% of students finish within six years. About 45 forensic psychology degrees were awarded at Maryville University Of Saint Louis in the most recent year. Graduates of the forensic psychology program make about $67,909 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,499 to complete this degree. Read more about the forensic psychology program at Maryville University Of Saint Louis

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The Chicago School Of Professional Psychology At Irvine earned the #20 position for forensic psychology this year. The Chicago School Of Professional Psychology At Irvine is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Anaheim. About 16 forensic psychology degrees were awarded at The Chicago School Of Professional Psychology At Irvine in the most recent year. Students who receive their forensic psychology degree from The Chicago School Of Professional Psychology At Irvine earn around $57,435 in the first couple years of their career. Read more about the forensic psychology program at The Chicago School Of Professional Psychology At Irvine

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Touro University Worldwide
Los Alamitos, CA

Touro University Worldwide came in at #21 for forensic psychology this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Los Alamitos. About 29% of students finish within six years. About 24 forensic psychology degrees were awarded at Touro University Worldwide in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, forensic psychology degree recipients from Touro University Worldwide generally make around $61,331. Touro University Worldwide graduates carry a median of $32,289 in student loans. Get the full forensic psychology details for Touro University Worldwide

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Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Nova Southeastern University placed #22 among the best forensic psychology schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Fort Lauderdale. Roughly 63% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 73 forensic psychology students who graduated with this degree at Nova Southeastern University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their forensic psychology degree from Nova Southeastern University earn around $55,311 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,021 to complete this degree. See the full forensic psychology program report for Nova Southeastern University

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Tiffin University
Tiffin, OH

Tiffin University came in at #23 for forensic psychology this year. Tiffin University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Tiffin. Tiffin University graduates 40% of students within six years. There were roughly 43 forensic psychology students who graduated with this degree at Tiffin University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their forensic psychology degree from Tiffin University earn around $40,807 in the first couple years of their career. Tiffin University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Get the full forensic psychology details for Tiffin University

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University Of Houston Victoria landed the #24 spot for forensic psychology this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the city of Victoria. Roughly 26% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 10 forensic psychology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Houston Victoria in the most recent data year. Graduates of the forensic psychology program make about $48,689 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,081 to complete this degree. See the full forensic psychology program report for University Of Houston Victoria

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Bay Path College
Longmeadow, MA

Bay Path College came in at #25 for forensic psychology this year. Bay Path College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Longmeadow. Bay Path College graduates 44% of students within six years. There were roughly 21 forensic psychology students who graduated with this degree at Bay Path College in the most recent data year. Forensic Psychology graduates of Bay Path College earn a median of $65,008 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $29,811 to complete this degree. Get the full forensic psychology details for Bay Path College

Rest of the Top 36 Forensic Psychology Schools

These schools also placed among the best for forensic psychology this year:

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Minneapolis, MN
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Waterville, ME
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Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
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The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

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