Best Forensic Psychology Schools Near Cedar Rapids, IA (2026)

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

Cedar Rapids, Iowa has 1 accredited school offering forensic psychology programs, with tuition ranging from $36,658 to $51,141 per year for indexed programs. Cedar Rapids has a population of about 136,859. Median household income is $67,859 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Iowa, the top-earning forensic psychology-related role is Psychologists, All Other at a median $138,420 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Forensic Psychology Schools to Cedar Rapids

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

Davenport, IA 63.8 miles from Cedar Rapids
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
62.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 77%
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,531
Avg net price $24,691/yr
Tuition
In‑state$36,658
Out‑of‑state$36,658
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 59

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Forensic Psychology Wages Near Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids is part of the Cedar Rapids, IA metro area (BLS area code 16300). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Iowa statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $92,580 Cedar Rapids, IA $104,022
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $77,020 Cedar Rapids, IA $86,539
Detectives and Criminal Investigators $79,560 IA statewide $89,393
Forensic Science Technicians $67,060 IA statewide $75,348
Psychologists, All Other $138,420 IA statewide $155,528
Social and Human Service Assistants $37,490 Cedar Rapids, IA $42,124
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $120,030 Cedar Rapids, IA $134,865
Rehabilitation Counselors $44,320 Cedar Rapids, IA $49,798

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.

Cedar Rapids at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 136,859 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $67,859 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 32.9% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 89.0 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited forensic psychology schools are near Cedar Rapids, IA?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering forensic psychology programs near Cedar Rapids. The closest is Saint Ambrose University in Davenport, IA (63.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Saint Ambrose University (63.8 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying forensic psychology roles near Cedar Rapids?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying forensic psychology-related roles near Cedar Rapids are: Psychologists, All Other ($138,420), First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives ($120,030), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($92,580). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Iowa statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Marion instead of Cedar Rapids?

Marion, IA is 7.2 miles from Cedar Rapids 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 Cedar Rapids an affordable place to study forensic psychology?

Cedar Rapids’s median household income of $67,859 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Cedar Rapids while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Iowa 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 Cedar Rapids

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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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