Best Forensic Psychology Schools Near Sioux Falls, SD (2026)

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

Sioux Falls, South Dakota is home to about 197,642 residents. Median household income is $74,714 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 37.4% 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 Sioux Falls

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

Sioux Falls is part of the Sioux Falls, SD-MN metro area (BLS area code 43620). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to South Dakota statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $80,130 SD statewide $88,444
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $66,870 SD statewide $73,808
Detectives and Criminal Investigators $110,760 Sioux Falls, SD-MN $122,252
Forensic Science Technicians $51,690 SD statewide $57,053
Psychologists, All Other $132,170 SD statewide $145,883
Social and Human Service Assistants $36,430 Sioux Falls, SD-MN $40,210
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $122,240 Sioux Falls, SD-MN $134,923
Rehabilitation Counselors $57,410 Sioux Falls, SD-MN $63,366

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.

Sioux Falls at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 197,642 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $74,714 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 37.4% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 90.6 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-paying forensic psychology roles near Sioux Falls?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying forensic psychology-related roles near Sioux Falls are: Psychologists, All Other ($132,170), First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives ($122,240), Detectives and Criminal Investigators ($110,760). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with South Dakota statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Brookings instead of Sioux Falls?

Brookings, SD is 52.9 miles from Sioux Falls 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 Sioux Falls an affordable place to study forensic psychology?

Sioux Falls’s median household income of $74,714 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Sioux Falls 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 Sioux Falls

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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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