### SUMMARY

 Majoring in Forensic Psychology is not only a valuable choice, but ordinarily a critical first step for scholars desiring to begin a career as a probation officer, a correctional counselor, or a court liaison. In fact, forensic psychology is a ​unique degree ranking as the 236th most popular major. Last year alone, there were 804 forensic psychology degrees conferred. In-state tuition for forensic psychology at private institutions is, on average, 5 times more pricey than their public fellows.

 With just 25 colleges having programs for forensic psychology there might be a smaller selection of institutions that will have an option for you. If you're looking to surround yourself with other forensic psychology majors, consider looking at universities in New York which have the most undergrads admitted to forensic psychology annually. Zooming out, the top region to study forensic psychology is in the Mid East region with [CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice](/colleges/cuny-john-jay-college-of-criminal-justice) and [The College of Saint Rose](/colleges/the-college-of-saint-rose) best representing the region. Interestingly, our selection of the best conference to study forensic psychology is the City University of New York Athletic Conference with [CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice](/colleges/cuny-john-jay-college-of-criminal-justice) representing the conference. Based on our extensive list of the [best colleges](/rankings/best-colleges), our choice for the best university for forensic psychology is [CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice](/colleges/cuny-john-jay-college-of-criminal-justice).

 The objectively best school does not have to be the 'best' school for you. There can be many more factors to consider when choosing school. External stuff such as campus amenities, transportation services, and food would definitely refashion your feelings of where to go to university. At Authority, we have examined the pros and cons for you. If, for example, you are interested in which forensic psychology college boasts the best campus, the answer is [CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice](/colleges/cuny-john-jay-college-of-criminal-justice). If, for example, you are very interested in which university boasts the finest campus, we have a whole page [dedicated to that](/rankings/best-college-campuses). We have carefully pored through professor reviews, government databases, student reviews, and more in order to compare every U.S. major in an unbiased and informative way. Here you can find our well researched list for the universities with the [best student life](/rankings/best-student-life)&nbspand from that list, our pick of the college with the best student life for forensic psychology is [The College of Saint Rose](/colleges/the-college-of-saint-rose). Are you curious why? Keep reading to learn more about Authority's top selections. Some of our picks will probably shock you.

 If expense is a primary influence in your decision on where to go to college, you might be cautious about [Florida Institute of Technology](/colleges/florida-institute-of-technology). [Florida Institute of Technology](/colleges/florida-institute-of-technology)&nbspis our most expensive college for forensic psychology, at least for out of state enrollment. We do have a list of the [most expensive](/rankings/most-expensive-colleges)&nbspschools that could put the expense at [Florida Institute of Technology](/colleges/florida-institute-of-technology)&nbspinto perspective. You could also want to know that forensic psychology is the 275th most expensive program in the nation, with an average expense of $25,700. On a broader scale, the most costly state for forensic psychology in the country is Florida with costs at the main institution, Florida Institute of Technology, of $41,720. Even more broadly, the most costly region of the U.S. for forensic psychology is unfortunately unavailable due to missing data.

 Our cheapest region for forensic psychology is the Great Lakes region which is represented by [National Louis University](/colleges/national-louis-university) with a cost of $13,200 and [Tiffin University](/colleges/tiffin-university) with a cost of $25,710. More optimistically, the most affordable university for forensic psychology is [University of Puerto Rico-Ponce](/colleges/university-of-puerto-rico-ponce). Authority's comprehensive list of the most affordable schools can be explored [here](/rankings/most-affordable-colleges).

 In-state learners can expect to pay about $6,000 for a degree in forensic psychology. The cost inflates dramatically to a median of $10,100 for the out-of-state public-school undergrad. As such, you might be interested in our choice for the university constituting the best value for forensic psychology: [Saint Ambrose University](/colleges/saint-ambrose-university). Here you can see our comprehensive list of the colleges we believe to be the [best value](/rankings/best-value-colleges)&nbspin general. With that said, this idea is predicated on out-of-state tuition costs. The value proposition changes when it comes to in-state tuition, but we do not know where you live (and are not trying to collect that kind of data).

 Earnings for forensic psychology students range widely, but within two years graduation graduates will regularly make around $38,100. While there can be a lot of variation in pay; top earners can bring in up to $76,800. Even straight out of college, the lowest earning positions within the forensic psychology field make $18,100, which isn't that bad. The highest earning grads from forensic psychology come from [Florida Institute of Technology](/colleges/florida-institute-of-technology)&nbspand if you want to find the schools with all of the [highest earning graduates](/rankings/highest-earning-graduates), Authority has that too.

 The general diversity of forensic psychology is solid, coming in the 70th percentile of all majors. The university with the most composite diversity for forensic psychology is [Walden University](/colleges/walden-university)&nbspand here you can find our comprehensive list for the universities which have the [most diversity](/rankings/most-diverse-colleges). The financial diversity of Forensic Psychology sits only in the 3rd percentile compared to all other majors. Racial diversity is actually above financial diversity, in the 83rd percentile. White collegians compose the largest proportion at 43% of those majoring in forensic psychology. Additionally, 82% of undergraduates seeking a forensic psychology major are women.

 The median ranking for forensic psychology professors is 4.3 stars, a ranking which is 8% higher than the average across every major; which is a fairly good ranking. If you want the most popular forensic psychology professor nationally, look no further than Kelly Brennan from [Clackamas Community College](/colleges/clackamas-community-college). This might surprise you, but the top ranked professors of forensic psychology by student are found at [Tarrant County College District](/colleges/tarrant-county-college-district). As we including data other than just rankings it becomes clear that the school with the best instructors for forensic psychology is [Florida Institute of Technology](/colleges/florida-institute-of-technology). One can find an explanation of our evolving ranking methodology of the [best overall professors here](/rankings/best-professors), along with some of the top examples of professors in the U.S.

 Finally, the hardest university to get into for forensic psychology is [University of Puerto Rico-Carolina](/colleges/university-of-puerto-rico-carolina). While we do not necessarily see the value in it, we have an extensive list of the [hardest colleges to get into](/rankings/hardest-colleges-to-get-into). That being said, here at Authority we hope you understand that looking at academics from context mainly built on superlatives can cause problems. We encourage you to explore our more focused pages on individual universities and read a few of our background articles on important things to think about as your university search continues.



 ### POPULARITY

 Forensic psychology is the 236th most popular degree in America, with 804 students receiving their bachelors degree last year. It just beat out #237 [Comparative Literature](/rankings/best-colleges-for-comparative-literature), and narrowly lost to #235 [Sustainability Studies](/rankings/best-colleges-for-sustainability-studies).

 The degree is offered at a total of 25 colleges across the nation, and is the 363rd most widely offered degree. It is not offered at any of the Top 100 [Best Colleges](/rankings/best-colleges) in America.

 It is also worth noting that a tad over 1 in 5 colleges offering forensic psychology are public making it a relatively inaccessible field.

 The mid east produces the most forensic psychology graduates, largely led by [CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice](/colleges/cuny-john-jay-college-of-criminal-justice), while it’s the City University of New York Athletic Conference that leads conference totals. As far as states, New York ranks highest, with particular help from [CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice](/colleges/cuny-john-jay-college-of-criminal-justice) and [The College of Saint Rose](/colleges/the-college-of-saint-rose).

 All that being said, no individual school produces more forensic psychology graduates than [California Baptist University](/colleges/california-baptist-university), which graduated 446 students last year alone. Although size is critical, another important factor to consider is the program’s density (the percent of all students that study forensic psychology). More students studied forensic psychology as a percentage of total students at [University of Puerto Rico-Carolina](/colleges/university-of-puerto-rico-carolina) than any other college.



 ### COST

 Forensic psychology is the 275th most expensive degree in the United States, with a median cost of $25,710 among the top 50 programs (just ahead of #276, [Bible Studies](rankings/best-colleges-for-bible-studies), with a median cost of $25,669).

 The Southeast has the most expensive colleges with high quality forensic psychology programs led by [Florida Institute of Technology](/colleges/florida-institute-of-technology) with an annual cost of $41,720. The most expensive state for forensic psychology is Florida also led by [Florida Institute of Technology](/colleges/florida-institute-of-technology).

 Public schools with good programs generally charge 79.81% less than private schools for in-state students. However, when looking at out-of-state tuition, the median top 50 Public school charges 65.89% less than the median private school. So, if you're applying to a state school, make sure you qualify for in-state tuition as soon as possible.

 The most high-priced option in the top 25 is [Florida Institute of Technology](/colleges/florida-institute-of-technology). The most affordable option in the top 100 is [University of Puerto Rico-Ponce](/colleges/university-of-puerto-rico-ponce). It costs just $5,952 per year, and it is ranked 6th for its forensic psychology program. Another more affordable choice would be #5, [University of Puerto Rico-Carolina](/colleges/university-of-puerto-rico-carolina) in Carolina Municipio, PR with a cost of $5,952 for in-state students and $8,403 for out-of-state students.



### SALARY

 Starting college is a serious investment for most. It is critical to be sure you are able to gain financially from your investment. With that in mind, we hope the following income and job placement data help you in deciding your major at college.

 Fresh out of university, Forensic Psychology majors draw $55,139 per annum on average (top 15%). Later on in their jobs, they usually bring in somewhere between $18,088 and $76,833, but average roughly $38,069. Just so you know, that is 1% south of the U.S. average.

 The most popular work title for a Forensic Psychology graduate is Analyst, which typically make roughly $54,000; next are Account Executive and Certified Nursing Assistant, which usually make more or less $36,000 and $22,000 respectively.

 The Southwest has the best paid Forensic Psychology graduates. The most well paid state for Forensic Psychology alumni is AZ. The highest earning conference for Forensic Psychology graduates is Northeast Conference.



### PROFESSORS

 Fast Facts for Forensic Psychology: Median Professor Rating: 4.3 / 5, which is Top 100.

 Professors again and again play a big role in shaping your college experience, regardless of your major. A good professor could provide inspiration and even make a difficult subject seem fun. Alternatively, a poor professor can cause unnecessary aggravation or even worse... flunk you!

 Forensic Psychology professors boast a median student rating of 4.3 out of 5, which puts these professors in 63rd place in the US grounded in student approval. For context that's 7.5% above the national median professor rating for all subjects. Professors of Forensic Psychology slightly edged-out those from ["Critical Theory and Analysis"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-critical-theory-and-analysis), whereas ["American Sign Language"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-american-sign-language)&nbspprofessors ranked one slot above Forensic Psychology.

 Now for some statistics about Forensic Psychology professors. Colleges located in fringe rural areas tend to have the best Forensic Psychology professors. The Great American Conference has the highest rated Forensic Psychology professors. The Southwest region has the highest rated Forensic Psychology professors. Public universities tend to have higher rated Forensic Psychology professors than private schools. Finally, Louisiana has the highest rated Forensic Psychology professors in the United States.

 Kelly Brennan, instructor at [Clackamas Community College](/colleges/clackamas-community-college)&nbspin Oregon City, OR is the most popular Forensic Psychology professor in the US. Bruce Page, instructor at [Imperial Valley College](/colleges/imperial-valley-college)&nbspin Imperial, CA is the highest rated Forensic Psychology professor in America, with a rating of 5 / 5.

 See which schools have the [Best Professors](/rankings/best-professors)!



### STUDENTS

 College often is an awfully revelatory time of one's life; it's a time for individual growth and development. Pupils attempt to learn their purpose and forge many of the crucial skills to be a successful adult. But growth also happens outside the classroom - the late nights discussing Camus with a peer, the life lesson gained from an eccentric professor, the exposure to a different stance on an issue. Therefore, a diverse college experience vastly enriches what you gain from your time in school.

 Forensic Psychology is a more popular subject among students of color than white students. 43% of the US' Forensic Psychology majors are white students, followed by latino students (32%), black students (19%), and students of other races\*\*(5%). The most ethnically diverse college\* in the top 100 is [National Louis University](/colleges/national-louis-university)&nbspin Chicago, IL.

 Secondly, Forensic Psychology very highly skews female, more so 86% of subjects. Around 83.3% of students majoring in Forensic Psychology identify as women. The most gender balanced school in the top 100 is [Florida Institute of Technology](/colleges/florida-institute-of-technology) in Melbourne, FL.

 Another significant type of diversity is socioeconomic diversity. Unfortunately, Forensic Psychology ranks in the bottom 3% of programs socioeconomic diversity. 41% of its students come from low income households, 17% are from high income households, and 18% grew up in households making between $30,000 and $48,000 a year. [Florida Institute of Technology](/colleges/florida-institute-of-technology) has the most socioeconomically diverse students in the top 100.

 Considering each type of diversity, overall NY is the most diverse state for Forensic Psychology. The Mid East is the most diverse region, and the Northeast 10 Conference is the most diverse conference.

   \* diversity calculations and comparisons are based on [Simpson's Diversity Index](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diversity_index)   
  \*\* other races is used to refer to non asian, black, latino, or white

  #### Diversity Statistics

  ##### Racial Diversity

 * Asian: 1%
* Black: 19%
* Latino: 32%
* White: 43%
* Other: 5%
  ##### Gender Diversity

 * Male: 18%
* Female: 82%
  ##### Socioeconomic Diversity (By Household Income)

 * Under 30k: 41%
* 30k - 48k: 18%
* 48k - 75k: 14%
* 75k - 110k: 10%
* Over 110k: 17%
  ##### Geographic Diversity

 * In State: 67%
* Out of State: 29%
* International: 3%


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2023 Forensic Psychology Salary

There are about 7,625 students enrolled in Forensic Psychology in the USA.

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