Best Forensic Psychology Schools Near Medford, OR (2026)

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

Medford, Oregon is home to about 85,794 residents. Median household income is $70,497 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.5% 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 Medford

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

Bushnell University

Eugene, OR 118.7 miles from Medford
  • 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
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Corban University

Salem, OR 175.9 miles from Medford
  • 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

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

Forensic Psychology Wages Near Medford

Medford is part of the Medford, OR metro area (BLS area code 32780). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Oregon statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $134,350 OR statewide $132,495
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $87,780 Medford, OR $86,568
Detectives and Criminal Investigators $107,450 OR statewide $105,966
Forensic Science Technicians $80,950 OR statewide $79,832
Psychologists, All Other $86,680 OR statewide $85,483
Social and Human Service Assistants $49,090 Medford, OR $48,412
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $111,390 Medford, OR $109,852
Rehabilitation Counselors $53,150 Medford, OR $52,416

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.

Medford at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 85,794 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $70,497 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 29.5% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 101.4 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying forensic psychology-related roles near Medford are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($134,350), First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives ($111,390), Detectives and Criminal Investigators ($107,450). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Oregon statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Ashland instead of Medford?

Ashland, OR is 12.9 miles from Medford 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 Medford an affordable place to study forensic psychology?

Medford’s median household income of $70,497 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Medford 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 Medford

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

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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