Best Forensic Psychology Schools Near Tigard, OR (2026)

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

Tigard, Oregon has 2 accredited schools offering forensic psychology programs. Tigard has a population of about 55,395. Median household income is $105,008 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 49.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area, the top-earning forensic psychology-related role is First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives at a median $128,500 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Forensic Psychology Schools to Tigard

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer forensic psychology programs near Tigard, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Tigard 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 Tigard. 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 38.4 miles from Tigard
  • 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 96.2 miles from Tigard
  • 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

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

Forensic Psychology Wages Near Tigard

Tigard is part of the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area (BLS area code 38900). 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 $122,130 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $115,873
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $83,510 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $79,231
Detectives and Criminal Investigators $119,350 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $113,235
Forensic Science Technicians $87,460 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $82,979
Psychologists, All Other $86,680 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $82,239
Social and Human Service Assistants $51,710 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $49,061
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $128,500 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $121,917
Rehabilitation Counselors $55,570 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $52,723

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.

Tigard at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 55,395 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $105,008 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 49.6% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 105.4 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering forensic psychology programs near Tigard. The closest is Corban University in Salem, OR (38.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Bushnell University (96.2 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying forensic psychology-related roles near Tigard are: First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives ($128,500), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($122,130), Detectives and Criminal Investigators ($119,350). 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 Tualatin instead of Tigard?

Tualatin, OR is 3.3 miles from Tigard 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 Tigard an affordable place to study forensic psychology?

Tigard’s median household income of $105,008 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Tigard 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 Tigard

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

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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