Best Forensic Psychology Schools Near Brookings, SD (2026)

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

Brookings, South Dakota is home to about 23,710 residents. Median household income is $61,979 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 49.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In South Dakota, the top-earning forensic psychology-related role is Psychologists, All Other at a median $132,170 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Forensic Psychology Schools to Brookings

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

Forensic Psychology Wages Near Brookings

Occupation Median Annual Wage (South Dakota, statewide)
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $80,130
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $66,870
Detectives and Criminal Investigators $77,730
Forensic Science Technicians $51,690
Psychologists, All Other $132,170
Social and Human Service Assistants $38,350
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $87,810
Rehabilitation Counselors $49,350

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.

Brookings at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 23,710 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $61,979 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 49.7% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-paying forensic psychology roles in South Dakota?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying forensic psychology-related roles in South Dakota are: Psychologists, All Other ($132,170), First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives ($87,810), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($80,130). Wages for Brookings workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Watertown instead of Brookings?

Watertown, SD is 45.7 miles from Brookings 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 Brookings an affordable place to study forensic psychology?

Brookings’s median household income of $61,979 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Brookings while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and South Dakota 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 Brookings

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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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