Best Forensic Science Schools Near Logan, UT (2026)

Logan, Utah is home to about 53,923 residents. Median household income is $56,764 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 38.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Utah, the top-earning forensic science-related role is Detective and Criminal Investigator at a median $78,920 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Forensic Science Schools to Logan

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

  • 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 Logan. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Utah Valley University

Orem, UT 101.1 miles from Logan BOC Score 80.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,486
Avg net price $6,376/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 111

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Utah schools on the Utah forensic science page.


Forensic Science Wages Near Logan

Logan is part of the Logan, UT-ID metro area (BLS area code 30860). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Utah statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Forensic Science Technician$66,780UT statewide$69,635
Detective and Criminal Investigator$78,920UT statewide$82,294
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer$62,970Logan, UT-ID$65,662

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.


Logan at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population53,923Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$56,764Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+38.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)95.9 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying forensic science-related roles near Logan are: Detective and Criminal Investigator ($78,920), Forensic Science Technician ($66,780), Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer ($62,970). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Utah statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Ogden instead of Logan?

Ogden, UT is 36.0 miles from Logan 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 Logan an affordable place to study forensic science?

Logan’s median household income of $56,764 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Logan while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Utah 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 Logan

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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 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.