Forensic Science And Technology programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
College Factual analyzed 114 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best forensic science and technology schools.
Choosing a Great Forensic Science And Technology School
The forensic science and technology program you select can have a big impact on your future. To help, we created our Best Forensic Science And Technology Schools rankings. For our Best Overall Forensic Science And Technology School ranking, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
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Forensic Science And Technology Rankings by Degree Level
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Best Schools for Forensic Science And Technology 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 science and technology degrees they offer, see the list below.
Leading the list is The University Of Texas At Austin, our #1 school for forensic science and technology. Located in the city of Austin, The University Of Texas At Austin is a very large public university. The University Of Texas At Austin graduates 89% of students within six years. There were roughly 160 forensic science and technology students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Texas At Austin in the most recent data year. Students who receive their forensic science and technology degree from The University Of Texas At Austin earn around $57,819 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,275 to complete this degree.
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Students looking for a strong forensic science and technology program will find one at San Jose State University, which ranked #2. This very large public university is located in the city of San Jose. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. There were roughly 67 forensic science and technology students who graduated with this degree at San Jose State University in the most recent data year.
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Saint Louis University Main Campus is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in forensic science and technology, ranking #3. Set in the city of Saint Louis, Saint Louis University Main Campus is a large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 18 forensic science and technology students who graduated with this degree at Saint Louis University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Students who receive their forensic science and technology degree from Saint Louis University Main Campus earn around $65,599 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,586.
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New Jersey Institute Of Technology came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best forensic science and technology schools. This large public university is located in the city of Newark. About 73% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 11 forensic science and technology students who graduated with this degree at New Jersey Institute Of Technology in the most recent data year. Forensic Science And Technology graduates of New Jersey Institute Of Technology earn a median of $71,549 early in their careers. New Jersey Institute Of Technology graduates carry a median of $24,755 in student loans.
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A rank of #5 makes Rowan University one of the top schools for forensic science and technology. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Glassboro. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 10 forensic science and technology degrees were awarded at Rowan University in the most recent year. Graduates of the forensic science and technology program make about $52,031 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,488.
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University Of Maryland Baltimore placed #6 among the best forensic science and technology schools. Set in the city of Baltimore, University Of Maryland Baltimore is a moderately-sized public institution. University Of Maryland Baltimore awarded about 10 forensic science and technology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, forensic science and technology degree recipients from University Of Maryland Baltimore generally make around $85,300. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete this degree.
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Texas A And M University College Station landed the #7 spot for forensic science and technology this year. Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public school located in the city of College Station. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. Texas A And M University College Station awarded about 109 forensic science and technology degrees in the most recent data year. Forensic Science And Technology graduates of Texas A And M University College Station earn a median of $38,792 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $20,031.
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Loyola University Baltimore ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best forensic science and technology schools. Loyola University Baltimore is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Baltimore. About 79% of students finish within six years. Loyola University Baltimore awarded about 43 forensic science and technology degrees in the most recent data year. Forensic Science And Technology graduates of Loyola University Baltimore earn a median of $54,021 early in their careers. Loyola University Baltimore graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans.
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Ohio University Main Campus earned the #9 position for forensic science and technology this year. Ohio University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the town of Athens. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. There were roughly 42 forensic science and technology students who graduated with this degree at Ohio University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Students who receive their forensic science and technology degree from Ohio University Main Campus earn around $49,736 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,546 to complete this degree.
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George Mason University came in at #10 for forensic science and technology this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Fairfax. About 68% of students finish within six years. About 99 forensic science and technology degrees were awarded at George Mason University in the most recent year. Students who receive their forensic science and technology degree from George Mason University earn around $56,264 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,747 to complete this degree.
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Texas Tech University placed #11 among the best forensic science and technology schools. Located in the city of Lubbock, Texas Tech University is a very large public university. Texas Tech University graduates 69% of students within six years. There were roughly 21 forensic science and technology students who graduated with this degree at Texas Tech University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their forensic science and technology degree from Texas Tech University earn around $50,332 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,271.
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George Washington University came in at #12 for forensic science and technology this year. Located in the city of Washington, George Washington University is a very large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. George Washington University awarded about 12 forensic science and technology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the forensic science and technology program make about $53,979 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,910.
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Oklahoma State University Main Campus landed the #13 spot for forensic science and technology 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. There were roughly 30 forensic science and technology students who graduated with this degree at Oklahoma State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Graduates of the forensic science and technology program make about $59,230 in their early career. Oklahoma State University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $22,337 in student loans.
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Grossmont College earned the #14 position for forensic science and technology this year. Set in the suburb of El Cajon, Grossmont College is a very large public institution. About 47 forensic science and technology degrees were awarded at Grossmont College in the most recent year.
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Lewis University came in at #15 for forensic science and technology this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Romeoville. About 67% of students finish within six years. Lewis University awarded about 19 forensic science and technology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, forensic science and technology degree recipients from Lewis University generally make around $55,718. Lewis University graduates carry a median of $24,838 in student loans.
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Boston University came in at #16 for forensic science and technology this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Boston. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. There were roughly 22 forensic science and technology students who graduated with this degree at Boston University in the most recent data year. Forensic Science And Technology graduates of Boston University earn a median of $57,616 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,232.
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Roger Williams University earned the #17 position for forensic science and technology this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Bristol. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. Roger Williams University awarded about 15 forensic science and technology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the forensic science and technology program make about $48,664 in their early career. Roger Williams University graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans.
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Pennsylvania State University Main Campus came in at #18 for forensic science and technology this year. Located in the city of University Park, Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. About 67 forensic science and technology degrees were awarded at Pennsylvania State University Main Campus in the most recent year. Forensic Science And Technology graduates of Pennsylvania State University Main Campus earn a median of $49,782 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000.
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Cuny John Jay College Of Criminal Justice ranked #19 on our 2027 list of the best forensic science and technology schools. Set in the city of New York, Cuny John Jay College Of Criminal Justice is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 56%. Cuny John Jay College Of Criminal Justice awarded about 81 forensic science and technology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their forensic science and technology degree from Cuny John Jay College Of Criminal Justice earn around $57,403 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $14,475.
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University Of California Davis came in at #20 for forensic science and technology this year. Located in the suburb of Davis, University Of California Davis is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. University Of California Davis awarded about 18 forensic science and technology degrees in the most recent data year. Forensic Science And Technology graduates of University Of California Davis earn a median of $65,299 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $14,404.
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The University Of Tampa placed #21 among the best forensic science and technology schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Tampa. The University Of Tampa graduates 64% of students within six years. The University Of Tampa awarded about 22 forensic science and technology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the forensic science and technology program make about $45,401 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,191 to complete this degree.
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University Of North Dakota ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best forensic science and technology schools. University Of North Dakota is a large public school located in the city of Grand Forks. Roughly 60% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 24 forensic science and technology degrees were awarded at University Of North Dakota in the most recent year. Forensic Science And Technology graduates of University Of North Dakota earn a median of $64,378 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,110 to complete this degree.
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Arizona State University Skysong landed the #23 spot for forensic science and technology this year. Located in the city of Scottsdale, Arizona State University Skysong is a very large public university. There were roughly 96 forensic science and technology students who graduated with this degree at Arizona State University Skysong in the most recent data year. Forensic Science And Technology graduates of Arizona State University Skysong earn a median of $55,394 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $22,870 to complete this degree.
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Fox Valley Technical College earned the #24 position for forensic science and technology this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Appleton. About 27 forensic science and technology degrees were awarded at Fox Valley Technical College in the most recent year. Forensic Science And Technology graduates of Fox Valley Technical College earn a median of $35,887 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $17,000 to complete this degree.
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Farmingdale State College landed the #25 spot for forensic science and technology this year. Set in the suburb of Farmingdale, Farmingdale State College is a large public institution. Farmingdale State College graduates 57% of students within six years. About 89 forensic science and technology degrees were awarded at Farmingdale State College in the most recent year. Forensic Science And Technology graduates of Farmingdale State College earn a median of $38,789 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $19,500.
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Rest of the Top 50 Forensic Science And Technology Schools
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s forensic science and technology ranking:
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 114 schools evaluated.
The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
