Best Forensic Psychology Schools Near DeKalb, IL (2026)

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

DeKalb, Illinois has 2 accredited schools offering forensic psychology programs, with tuition ranging from $36,658 to $51,141 per year for indexed programs. DeKalb has a population of about 40,464. Median household income is $46,564 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 35.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area, the top-earning forensic psychology-related role is First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives at a median $135,080 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Forensic Psychology Schools to DeKalb

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer forensic psychology programs near DeKalb, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from DeKalb 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 DeKalb. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

The Chicago School at Chicago

Chicago, IL 57.4 miles from DeKalb
  • 4 year
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,899
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 9

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Quincy University

Quincy, IL 194.6 miles from DeKalb
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
44.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,369
Avg net price $20,359/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Forensic Psychology Wages Near DeKalb

DeKalb is part of the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area (BLS area code 16980). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Illinois statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $85,390 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $82,423
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $67,610 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $65,261
Detectives and Criminal Investigators $102,260 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $98,707
Forensic Science Technicians $112,790 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $108,871
Psychologists, All Other $69,820 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $67,394
Social and Human Service Assistants $47,180 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $45,541
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $135,080 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $130,386
Rehabilitation Counselors $49,350 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $47,635

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.

DeKalb at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 40,464 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $46,564 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 35.7% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 103.6 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited forensic psychology schools are near DeKalb, IL?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering forensic psychology programs near DeKalb. The closest is The Chicago School at Chicago in Chicago, IL (57.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Saint Ambrose University (98.2 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying forensic psychology-related roles near DeKalb are: First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives ($135,080), Forensic Science Technicians ($112,790), Detectives and Criminal Investigators ($102,260). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Illinois statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Geneva instead of DeKalb?

Geneva, IL is 22.1 miles from DeKalb 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 DeKalb an affordable place to study forensic psychology?

DeKalb’s median household income of $46,564 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in DeKalb while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Illinois 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 DeKalb

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

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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