Danville, Illinois has 2 accredited schools offering forensic science programs, with tuition ranging from $4,415 to $34,891 per year for indexed programs. Danville has a population of about 28,663. Median household income is $44,239 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 17.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Illinois, the top-earning forensic science-related role is Forensic Science Technician at a median $124,790 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Forensic Science Schools to Danville
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer forensic science programs near Danville, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Danville city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
How We Rank Schools
Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most
recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS).
To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the
U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked
against schools at the same credential level:
BOCSCORE
- Graduation rate 30%
- Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
- Average net price (lower is better) 20%
- Retention rate 15%
- Fully online availability 10%
Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score.
On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Danville.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$38,877
Avg net price
$2,254/yr
TuitionIn‑state$4,415
Out‑of‑state$14,301
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
71%
Graduation rate
65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$66,099
Avg net price
$17,028/yr
TuitionIn‑state$39,200
Out‑of‑state$39,200
Key stats- Retention rate: 81%
- Programs offered: 85
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$40,810
Avg net price
$2,232/yr
TuitionIn‑state$4,200
Out‑of‑state$16,385
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$68,740
Avg net price
$10,974/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 79%
- Programs offered: 140
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$71,530
Avg net price
$36,079/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 83%
- Programs offered: 168
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
16%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$47,852
Avg net price
$5,183/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$48,071
Avg net price
$11,607/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$39,657
Avg net price
$4,574/yr
TuitionIn‑state$4,560
Out‑of‑state$13,680
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Illinois schools on the Illinois forensic science page.
Forensic Science Wages Near Danville
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Illinois, statewide) |
|---|
| Forensic Science Technician | $124,790 |
| Detective and Criminal Investigator | $91,190 |
| Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer | $100,520 |
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.
Danville at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 28,663 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $44,239 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 17.3% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Other Danville-Area Cities With Forensic Science Programs
- Urbana, IL – 31.0 mi away (42,014 pop)
- Champaign, IL – 35.0 mi away (155,368 pop)
- West Lafayette, IN – 41.8 mi away (45,872 pop)
- Lafayette, IN – 43.4 mi away (157,955 pop)
- Terre Haute, IN – 48.4 mi away (92,841 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited forensic science schools are near Danville, IL?
Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering forensic science programs near Danville. The closest is Lake Land College in Mattoon, IL (64.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Indiana University-Indianapolis (80.4 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying forensic science roles in Illinois?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying forensic science-related roles in Illinois are: Forensic Science Technician ($124,790), Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer ($100,520), Detective and Criminal Investigator ($91,190). Wages for Danville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Urbana instead of Danville?
Urbana, IL is 31.0 miles from Danville 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 Danville an affordable place to study forensic science?
Danville’s median household income of $44,239 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Danville while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Illinois 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 31, 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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