Best Forensic Psychology Schools Near Lewiston, ID (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Lewiston, Idaho has 1 accredited school offering forensic psychology programs. Lewiston has a population of about 34,471. Median household income is $71,047 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Idaho, the top-earning forensic psychology-related role is Psychologists, All Other at a median $121,140 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Forensic Psychology Schools to Lewiston

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer forensic psychology programs near Lewiston, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Lewiston city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Idaho schools on the Idaho forensic psychology page.

Forensic Psychology Wages Near Lewiston

Lewiston is part of the Lewiston, ID-WA metro area (BLS area code 30300). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Idaho statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $97,790 ID statewide $107,226
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $64,820 Lewiston, ID-WA $71,075
Detectives and Criminal Investigators $72,520 ID statewide $79,518
Forensic Science Technicians $71,160 ID statewide $78,026
Psychologists, All Other $121,140 ID statewide $132,829
Social and Human Service Assistants $48,220 Lewiston, ID-WA $52,873
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $94,920 ID statewide $104,079
Rehabilitation Counselors $49,230 Lewiston, ID-WA $53,980

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.

Lewiston at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 34,471 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $71,047 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 27.0% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 91.2 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited forensic psychology schools are near Lewiston, ID?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering forensic psychology programs near Lewiston. The closest is Walla Walla University in College Place, WA (70.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Walla Walla University (70.9 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying forensic psychology roles near Lewiston?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying forensic psychology-related roles near Lewiston are: Psychologists, All Other ($121,140), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($97,790), First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives ($94,920). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Idaho statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Moscow instead of Lewiston?

Moscow, ID is 23.3 miles from Lewiston and has its own set of local forensic psychology programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Lewiston an affordable place to study forensic psychology?

Lewiston’s median household income of $71,047 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lewiston while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Idaho 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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Data verified: September 5, 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.

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