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Best Forensic Psychology Schools Near Gillette, WY (2026)
Updated September 5, 2026BLS dataCollege ScorecardOn this page
Gillette, Wyoming is home to about 33,278 residents. Median household income is $90,699 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Wyoming, the top-earning forensic psychology-related role is First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives at a median $91,400 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Forensic Psychology Schools to Gillette
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer forensic psychology programs near Gillette, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Gillette city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists
$56,580
Detectives and Criminal Investigators
$81,880
Forensic Science Technicians
$52,100
Psychologists, All Other
N/A
Social and Human Service Assistants
$45,290
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives
$91,400
Rehabilitation Counselors
$67,640
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.
Gillette at a Glance
Metric
Value
Source
Population
33,278
Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income
$90,699
Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+
23.1%
Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying forensic psychology roles in Wyoming?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying forensic psychology-related roles in Wyoming are: First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives ($91,400), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($89,890), Detectives and Criminal Investigators ($81,880). Wages for Gillette workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Is Gillette an affordable place to study forensic psychology?
Gillette’s median household income of $90,699 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Gillette while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Wyoming 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.
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.