Best Forensic Psychology Schools Near Topeka, KS (2026)

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

Topeka, Kansas is home to about 126,103 residents. Median household income is $55,902 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Topeka, KS metro area, the top-earning forensic psychology-related role is First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives at a median $105,910 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Forensic Psychology Schools to Topeka

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

Forensic Psychology Wages Near Topeka

Topeka is part of the Topeka, KS metro area (BLS area code 45820). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Kansas statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $73,140 Topeka, KS $82,365
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $66,520 Topeka, KS $74,910
Detectives and Criminal Investigators $57,700 Topeka, KS $64,977
Forensic Science Technicians $86,670 Topeka, KS $97,601
Psychologists, All Other N/A KS statewide –
Social and Human Service Assistants $43,560 Topeka, KS $49,054
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $105,910 Topeka, KS $119,268
Rehabilitation Counselors $46,590 Topeka, KS $52,466

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.

Topeka at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 126,103 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $55,902 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 29.1% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 88.8 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying forensic psychology-related roles near Topeka are: First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives ($105,910), Forensic Science Technicians ($86,670), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($73,140). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Kansas statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Lawrence instead of Topeka?

Lawrence, KS is 23.7 miles from Topeka 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 Topeka an affordable place to study forensic psychology?

Topeka’s median household income of $55,902 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Topeka 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.

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Other Programs Available in Topeka

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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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