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Best Forensic Science Schools Near Albany, OR (2026)
Albany, Oregon is home to about 56,773 residents. Median household income is $73,809 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Oregon, the top-earning forensic science-related role is Detective and Criminal Investigator at a median $107,450 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Forensic Science Schools to Albany
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer forensic science programs near Albany, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Albany 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 Oregon schools on the Oregon forensic science page.
Forensic Science Wages Near Albany
Albany is part of the Albany, OR metro area (BLS area code 10540). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Oregon statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forensic Science Technician | $80,950 | OR statewide | $79,285 |
| Detective and Criminal Investigator | $107,450 | OR statewide | $105,240 |
| Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer | $76,940 | Albany, OR | $75,357 |
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.
Albany at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 56,773 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $73,809 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 28.6% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 102.1 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Albany-Area Cities With Forensic Science Programs
- Corvallis, OR – 9.8 mi away (65,465 pop)
- Lebanon, OR – 11.4 mi away (21,165 pop)
- Salem, OR – 20.7 mi away (256,175 pop)
- Keizer, OR – 26.2 mi away (38,980 pop)
- Woodburn, OR – 37.8 mi away (35,007 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying forensic science roles near Albany?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying forensic science-related roles near Albany are: Detective and Criminal Investigator ($107,450), Forensic Science Technician ($80,950), Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer ($76,940). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Oregon statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Corvallis instead of Albany?
Corvallis, OR is 9.8 miles from Albany 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 Albany an affordable place to study forensic science?
Albany’s median household income of $73,809 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Albany while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Oregon 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.
Learn More About Forensic Science Programs
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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.