Best Crime Analysis Schools Near Moses Lake, WA (2026)

Moses Lake, Washington has 4 accredited schools offering crime analysis programs, with tuition ranging from $8,586 to $55,480 per year for indexed programs. Moses Lake has a population of about 25,594. Median household income is $71,854 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Washington, the top-earning crime analysis-related role is Detective and Criminal Investigator at a median $115,790 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Crime Analysis Schools to Moses Lake

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer crime analysis programs near Moses Lake, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Moses Lake 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:

  • 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 Moses Lake. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Central Washington University

Ellensburg, WA 59.9 miles from Moses Lake BOC Score 60.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,580
Avg net price $18,476/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 62

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Heritage University

Toppenish, WA 74.2 miles from Moses Lake BOC Score 50.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,416
Avg net price $14,598/yr
Tuition
In‑state$20,928
Out‑of‑state$20,928
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 57%
  • Programs offered: 17

Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Seattle University

Seattle, WA 149.4 miles from Moses Lake BOC Score 70.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 75%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $75,272
Avg net price $34,662/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 39

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Saint Martin's University

Lacey, WA 166.6 miles from Moses Lake BOC Score 44.6
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,092
Avg net price $28,119/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 27

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Washington schools on the Washington crime analysis page.


Crime Analysis Wages Near Moses Lake

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Washington, statewide)
Detective and Criminal Investigator$115,790
Forensic Science Technician$81,310
Statistician$105,650
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer$102,080

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.


Moses Lake at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population25,594Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$71,854Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+21.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited crime analysis schools are near Moses Lake, WA?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering crime analysis programs near Moses Lake. The closest is Central Washington University in Ellensburg, WA (60.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Gonzaga University (95.3 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying crime analysis roles in Washington?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying crime analysis-related roles in Washington are: Detective and Criminal Investigator ($115,790), Statistician ($105,650), Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer ($102,080). Wages for Moses Lake workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Wenatchee instead of Moses Lake?

Wenatchee, WA is 53.5 miles from Moses Lake and has its own set of local crime analysis programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Moses Lake an affordable place to study crime analysis?

Moses Lake’s median household income of $71,854 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Moses Lake while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Washington 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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Other Programs Available in Moses Lake

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Moses Lake:

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.