Best Forensic Science Schools Near Klamath Falls, OR (2026)

Klamath Falls, Oregon is home to about 21,879 residents. Median household income is $47,268 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.3% 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 Klamath Falls

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


Forensic Science Wages Near Klamath Falls

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Oregon, statewide)
Forensic Science Technician$80,950
Detective and Criminal Investigator$107,450
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer$88,140

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.


Klamath Falls at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population21,879Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$47,268Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+22.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-paying forensic science roles in Oregon?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying forensic science-related roles in Oregon are: Detective and Criminal Investigator ($107,450), Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer ($88,140), Forensic Science Technician ($80,950). Wages for Klamath Falls workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Ashland instead of Klamath Falls?

Ashland, OR is 47.3 miles from Klamath Falls 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 Klamath Falls an affordable place to study forensic science?

Klamath Falls’s median household income of $47,268 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Klamath Falls 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.


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Other Programs Available in Klamath Falls

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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.