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Best Forensic Science Schools Near Twin Falls, ID (2026)
Twin Falls, Idaho is home to about 53,219 residents. Median household income is $60,760 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Twin Falls, ID metro area, the top-earning forensic science-related role is Detective and Criminal Investigator at a median $72,150 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Forensic Science Schools to Twin Falls
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer forensic science programs near Twin Falls, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Twin Falls 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 Twin Falls
Twin Falls is part of the Twin Falls, ID metro area (BLS area code 46300). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Idaho statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forensic Science Technician | $71,160 | ID statewide | $77,264 |
| Detective and Criminal Investigator | $72,150 | Twin Falls, ID | $78,339 |
| Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer | $62,150 | Twin Falls, ID | $67,481 |
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.
Twin Falls at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 53,219 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $60,760 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 22.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 92.1 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying forensic science roles near Twin Falls?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying forensic science-related roles near Twin Falls are: Detective and Criminal Investigator ($72,150), Forensic Science Technician ($71,160), Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer ($62,150). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Idaho statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Is Twin Falls an affordable place to study forensic science?
Twin Falls’s median household income of $60,760 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Twin Falls 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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