Best Forensic Psychology Schools Near Tukwila, WA (2026)

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

Tukwila, Washington is home to about 21,479 residents. Median household income is $80,534 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area, the top-earning forensic psychology-related role is First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives at a median $158,510 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Forensic Psychology Schools to Tukwila

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

College Place, WA 208.5 miles from Tukwila
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
67.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,885
Avg net price $23,329/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 59

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Forensic Psychology Wages Near Tukwila

Tukwila is part of the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area (BLS area code 42660). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Washington statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $115,240 WA statewide $103,726
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $85,430 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $76,895
Detectives and Criminal Investigators $123,820 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $111,449
Forensic Science Technicians $95,460 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $85,923
Psychologists, All Other $124,060 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $111,665
Social and Human Service Assistants $58,090 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $52,286
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $158,510 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $142,673
Rehabilitation Counselors $58,580 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $52,727

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.

Tukwila at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 21,479 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $80,534 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 23.9% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 111.1 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying forensic psychology-related roles near Tukwila are: First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives ($158,510), Psychologists, All Other ($124,060), Detectives and Criminal Investigators ($123,820). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Washington statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in SeaTac instead of Tukwila?

SeaTac, WA is 2.4 miles from Tukwila 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 Tukwila an affordable place to study forensic psychology?

Tukwila’s median household income of $80,534 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Tukwila while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Washington 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 Tukwila

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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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