Best Forensic Psychology Schools Near Omaha, NE (2026)

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

Omaha, Nebraska is home to about 488,197 residents. Median household income is $72,708 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 40.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Nebraska, the top-earning forensic psychology-related role is Psychologists, All Other at a median $131,640 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Forensic Psychology Schools to Omaha

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

Forensic Psychology Wages Near Omaha

Omaha is part of the Omaha, NE-IA metro area (BLS area code 36540). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Nebraska statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $89,700 Omaha, NE-IA $97,606
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $65,520 Omaha, NE-IA $71,295
Detectives and Criminal Investigators $105,310 Omaha, NE-IA $114,592
Forensic Science Technicians $67,160 Omaha, NE-IA $73,079
Psychologists, All Other $131,640 NE statewide $143,243
Social and Human Service Assistants $40,510 Omaha, NE-IA $44,081
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $106,100 Omaha, NE-IA $115,452
Rehabilitation Counselors $37,850 Omaha, NE-IA $41,186

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.

Omaha at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 488,197 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $72,708 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 40.3% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 91.9 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying forensic psychology-related roles near Omaha are: Psychologists, All Other ($131,640), First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives ($106,100), Detectives and Criminal Investigators ($105,310). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Nebraska statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Bellevue instead of Omaha?

Bellevue, NE is 9.5 miles from Omaha 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 Omaha an affordable place to study forensic psychology?

Omaha’s median household income of $72,708 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Omaha while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Nebraska 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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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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