2027 Best Forensic Psychology Schools in the Southwest Region

Forensic Psychology degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for forensic psychology students pursuing a degree.

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• Best Forensic Psychology Schools in the Southwest Region

Best Schools for Forensic Psychology in the Southwest Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall forensic psychology education in the Southwest Region.

Top Schools in Forensic Psychology

1

Arizona State University Skysong
Scottsdale, AZ

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

401 Forensic Psychology Degrees Awarded

$69,344 Median Starting Salary

Arizona State University Skysong tops our 2027 ranking of the best forensic psychology schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Scottsdale. There were roughly 401 forensic psychology students who graduated with this degree at Arizona State University Skysong in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, forensic psychology degree recipients from Arizona State University Skysong generally make around $69,344. Arizona State University Skysong graduates carry a median of $22,870 in student loans. More information about a degree in forensic psychology from Arizona State University Skysong

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University Of Houston Victoria
Victoria, TX

Associate's Degree Highest Degree Type

13 Forensic Psychology Degrees Awarded

$48,689 Median Starting Salary

University Of Houston Victoria is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in forensic psychology, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Victoria, University Of Houston Victoria is a moderately-sized public university. The six-year graduation rate is 26%. About 13 forensic psychology degrees were awarded at University Of Houston Victoria in the most recent year. Forensic Psychology graduates of University Of Houston Victoria earn a median of $48,689 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,081 to complete this degree. See the full forensic psychology program report for University Of Houston Victoria

Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 2 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.