Forensic Science Programs Near Aberdeen, Washington
Quick answer: No college within 100 miles of Aberdeen, Washington awards a forensic science degree - the nearest campus is about 589 miles away (IPEDS Completions, 2024). Online programs that enroll Washington students are the realistic route, and they are what the comparison below covers.
Forensic Science Program Access Near Aberdeen, Washington
| Distance from Aberdeen | Colleges awarding this degree |
|---|---|
| Within 25 miles | 0 |
| Within 50 miles | 0 |
| Within 100 miles | 0 |
| Within 250 miles | 0 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, 2024, counting institutions that reported awarding this degree, joined to IPEDS institution coordinates. Distances are straight-line.
No college within 100 miles of Aberdeen awards this degree - the nearest campus is roughly 589 miles away. From Aberdeen this is an online degree in practice, which is how most working adults take it anyway, and the comparison widget above covers programs that enroll Washington students online.
Choosing A Forensic Science Program From Aberdeen
The subject matter does not change by location: forensic chemistry and biology, crime scene investigation, forensic microscopy, evidence handling, and expert testimony. What changes is how you take it. Ask each college whether the program holds accreditation from the Forensic Science Education Programs Accreditation Commission (FEPAC), how much of the coursework is delivered online, and which components require you on campus. Credit transfer is decided by the receiving institution and genuinely varies, so request a written transfer evaluation before you enroll.
Online Options From Aberdeen
Our database has no campus within 250 miles of Aberdeen that awards this degree, so there is no local list to show - and for this degree that matters less than it sounds. Coursework is commonly delivered online, and enrollment is decided by the program, not by where you live. Use the comparison widget above or below to see online forensic science programs that enroll Washington students, and confirm delivery format with each school before you apply.
What Forensic Science Technicians Earn in Washington
Forensic Science Technicians in Washington earn a median $81,310 per year against $72,060 nationally (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
The Washington median for forensic science technicians is $81,310 per year, above the national median of $72,060, on state employment of 390 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
These are statewide figures. The Bureau of Labor Statistics does not publish wages at city level, so no page can tell you what this job pays in Aberdeen specifically. For the metro-level picture where it is published, and the full percentile spread, see the Washington page.
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Related
- Forensic Science programs and how to choose one - the national guide to this degree
- Forensic Science degree programs in Washington - state pay, employment and metros
- Paralegal career profile - the trade career this degree path builds on
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Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS Completions, 2024 - institutions awarding this degree, with IPEDS institution coordinates
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 - Forensic Science Technicians (SOC 19-4092)
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