Best Forensic Psychology Schools Near Eau Claire, WI (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Eau Claire, Wisconsin has 2 accredited schools offering forensic psychology programs, with tuition ranging from $14,400 to $22,820 per year for indexed programs. Eau Claire has a population of about 69,274. Median household income is $65,369 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 35.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Wisconsin, the top-earning forensic psychology-related role is Clinical and Counseling Psychologists at a median $113,360 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Forensic Psychology Schools to Eau Claire

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

Forensic Psychology Wages Near Eau Claire

Eau Claire is part of the Eau Claire, WI metro area (BLS area code 20740). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Wisconsin statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$113,360WI statewide$122,155
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment SpecialistsN/AWI statewide–
Detectives and Criminal Investigators$78,310Eau Claire, WI$84,386
Forensic Science Technicians$72,280WI statewide$77,888
Psychologists, All Other$81,860WI statewide$88,211
Social and Human Service Assistants$63,870Eau Claire, WI$68,825
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$92,390Eau Claire, WI$99,558
Rehabilitation Counselors$47,840Eau Claire, WI$51,552

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.

Eau Claire at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population69,274Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$65,369Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+35.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)92.8 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited forensic psychology schools are near Eau Claire, WI?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering forensic psychology programs near Eau Claire. The closest is Walden University in Minneapolis, MN (87.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Capella University (87.5 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying forensic psychology roles near Eau Claire?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying forensic psychology-related roles near Eau Claire are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($113,360), First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives ($92,390), Psychologists, All Other ($81,860). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Wisconsin statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Winona instead of Eau Claire?

Winona, MN is 53.8 miles from Eau Claire 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 Eau Claire an affordable place to study forensic psychology?

Eau Claire’s median household income of $65,369 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Eau Claire while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Wisconsin 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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Data verified: September 6, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-2035) 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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