Best Forensic Psychology Schools Near Pocatello, ID (2026)

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

Pocatello, Idaho is home to about 58,231 residents. 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 Pocatello

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer forensic psychology programs near Pocatello, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Pocatello 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 Pocatello

Pocatello is part of the Pocatello, ID metro area (BLS area code 38540). 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 $110,000
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $59,780 ID statewide $67,244
Detectives and Criminal Investigators $68,720 Pocatello, ID $77,300
Forensic Science Technicians $71,160 ID statewide $80,045
Psychologists, All Other $121,140 ID statewide $136,265
Social and Human Service Assistants $45,380 Pocatello, ID $51,046
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $89,260 Pocatello, ID $100,405
Rehabilitation Counselors $50,290 Pocatello, ID $56,569

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.

Pocatello at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 88.9 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying forensic psychology-related roles near Pocatello are: Psychologists, All Other ($121,140), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($97,790), First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives ($89,260). 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 Idaho Falls instead of Pocatello?

Idaho Falls, ID is 47.7 miles from Pocatello 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.

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 Pocatello

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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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