Best Forensic Psychology Schools Near Rock Springs, WY (2026)

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

Rock Springs, Wyoming is home to about 23,229 residents. Median household income is $73,307 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.4% 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 Rock Springs

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

Forensic Psychology Wages Near Rock Springs

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Wyoming, statewide)
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $89,890
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.

Rock Springs at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 23,229 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $73,307 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 21.4% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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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 Rock Springs workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Vernal instead of Rock Springs?

Vernal, UT is 80.7 miles from Rock Springs 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 Rock Springs an affordable place to study forensic psychology?

Rock Springs’s median household income of $73,307 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Rock Springs 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.

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Other Programs Available in Rock Springs

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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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