Best Forensic Psychology Schools Near Hermiston, OR (2026)

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

Hermiston, Oregon has 1 accredited school offering forensic psychology programs. Hermiston has a population of about 19,406. Median household income is $67,128 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 15.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Oregon, the top-earning forensic psychology-related role is Clinical and Counseling Psychologists at a median $134,350 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Forensic Psychology Schools to Hermiston

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

Corban University

Salem, OR 190.1 miles from Hermiston
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
46.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,917
Avg net price $28,035/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 28

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Bushnell University

Eugene, OR 222.8 miles from Hermiston
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,623
Avg net price $20,789/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Forensic Psychology Wages Near Hermiston

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Oregon, statewide)
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $134,350
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $84,920
Detectives and Criminal Investigators $107,450
Forensic Science Technicians $80,950
Psychologists, All Other $86,680
Social and Human Service Assistants $51,230
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $122,130
Rehabilitation Counselors $54,970

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.

Hermiston at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 19,406 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $67,128 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 15.1% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited forensic psychology schools are near Hermiston, OR?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering forensic psychology programs near Hermiston. The closest is Walla Walla University in College Place, WA (45.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Walla Walla University (45.6 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying forensic psychology-related roles in Oregon are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($134,350), First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives ($122,130), Detectives and Criminal Investigators ($107,450). Wages for Hermiston workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Kennewick instead of Hermiston?

Kennewick, WA is 25.8 miles from Hermiston 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 Hermiston an affordable place to study forensic psychology?

Hermiston’s median household income of $67,128 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Hermiston while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Oregon 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 Hermiston

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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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