Best Forensic Science Schools Near Tigard, OR (2026)

Updated August 31, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Tigard, Oregon is home to about 55,395 residents. Median household income is $105,008 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 49.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area, the top-earning forensic science-related role is Detective and Criminal Investigator at a median $119,350 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Forensic Science Schools to Tigard

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer forensic science programs near Tigard, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Tigard 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 Tigard

Tigard is part of the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area (BLS area code 38900). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Oregon statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Forensic Science Technician$87,460Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA$82,979
Detective and Criminal Investigator$119,350Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA$113,235
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer$97,200Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA$92,220

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.

Tigard at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population55,395Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$105,008Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+49.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)105.4 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-paying forensic science roles near Tigard?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying forensic science-related roles near Tigard are: Detective and Criminal Investigator ($119,350), Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer ($97,200), Forensic Science Technician ($87,460). 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 Tualatin instead of Tigard?

Tualatin, OR is 3.3 miles from Tigard 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 Tigard an affordable place to study forensic science?

Tigard’s median household income of $105,008 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Tigard 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 Tigard

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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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