Best Forensic Psychology Schools Near Hutchinson, KS (2026)

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

Hutchinson, Kansas is home to about 39,837 residents. Median household income is $58,801 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Kansas, the top-earning forensic psychology-related role is First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives at a median $82,950 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Forensic Psychology Schools to Hutchinson

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

No school data available.

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

Forensic Psychology Wages Near Hutchinson

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Kansas, statewide)
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $76,690
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $61,890
Detectives and Criminal Investigators $75,740
Forensic Science Technicians N/A
Psychologists, All Other N/A
Social and Human Service Assistants $42,570
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $82,950
Rehabilitation Counselors $41,980

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.

Hutchinson at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 39,837 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $58,801 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 20.0% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

Other Hutchinson-Area Cities With Forensic Psychology Programs

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-paying forensic psychology roles in Kansas?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying forensic psychology-related roles in Kansas are: First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives ($82,950), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($76,690), Detectives and Criminal Investigators ($75,740). Wages for Hutchinson workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Newton instead of Hutchinson?

Newton, KS is 30.4 miles from Hutchinson 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 Hutchinson an affordable place to study forensic psychology?

Hutchinson’s median household income of $58,801 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Hutchinson while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Kansas 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.

Learn More About Forensic Psychology Programs

Other Programs Available in Hutchinson

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

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.

Back to Best Forensic Psychology Schools in Kansas (2026)