Best Forensic Science Schools Near Eagle, ID (2026)

Updated August 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Eagle, Idaho is home to about 31,490 residents. Median household income is $118,037 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 54.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Boise City, ID metro area, the top-earning forensic science-related role is Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer at a median $84,940 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Forensic Science Schools to Eagle

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

Forensic Science Wages Near Eagle

Eagle is part of the Boise City, ID metro area (BLS area code 14260). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Idaho statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Forensic Science Technician$75,460Boise City, ID$76,687
Detective and Criminal Investigator$83,050Boise City, ID$84,400
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer$84,940Boise City, ID$86,321

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.

Eagle at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population31,490Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$118,037Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+54.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)98.4 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-paying forensic science roles near Eagle?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying forensic science-related roles near Eagle are: Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer ($84,940), Detective and Criminal Investigator ($83,050), Forensic Science Technician ($75,460). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Idaho statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Meridian instead of Eagle?

Meridian, ID is 7.3 miles from Eagle and has its own set of local forensic science programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Eagle an affordable place to study forensic science?

Eagle’s median household income of $118,037 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Eagle while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Idaho 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: August 11, 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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