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Best Forensic Science Schools Near Springfield, OR (2026)
Springfield, Oregon is home to about 61,642 residents. Median household income is $67,211 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Eugene-Springfield, OR metro area, the top-earning forensic science-related role is Detective and Criminal Investigator at a median $109,460 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Forensic Science Schools to Springfield
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer forensic science programs near Springfield, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Springfield 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 Springfield
Springfield is part of the Eugene-Springfield, OR metro area (BLS area code 21660). 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 | $79,675 |
| Detective and Criminal Investigator | $109,460 | Eugene-Springfield, OR | $107,736 |
| Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer | $92,780 | Eugene-Springfield, OR | $91,319 |
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.
Springfield at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 61,642 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $67,211 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 21.6% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 101.6 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Springfield-Area Cities With Forensic Science Programs
- Eugene, OR – 6.8 mi away (263,860 pop)
- Lebanon, OR – 33.2 mi away (21,165 pop)
- Corvallis, OR – 38.6 mi away (65,465 pop)
- Albany, OR – 40.0 mi away (60,463 pop)
- Salem, OR – 60.1 mi away (256,175 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying forensic science roles near Springfield?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying forensic science-related roles near Springfield are: Detective and Criminal Investigator ($109,460), Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer ($92,780), Forensic Science Technician ($80,950). 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 Eugene instead of Springfield?
Eugene, OR is 6.8 miles from Springfield 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 Springfield an affordable place to study forensic science?
Springfield’s median household income of $67,211 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Springfield 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.