Computer Forensics Schools In North Carolina
Computer Forensics classes faculty can choose to work at one of 3 accredited computer forensics schools in North Carolina. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in computer forensics in the state of North Carolina, which encompasses computer forensics training at the following levels:
- Computer Forensics Certificate
- Associates degree in Computer Forensics
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Professional Trends
North Carolina Vs. National Computer Forensics Employment
| North Carolina | 7,720 |
| National | 345,600 |
Of all of the computer forensics professionals in the country, nearly 4% are in the state of North Carolina.
Employment Growth for Computer forensics professionals In North Carolina
| 7,140 | 8,020 | 8,200 | 8,370 | 7,720 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
In North Carolina, computer forensics is a shrinking field. 6,700 less computer forensics professionals were working in North Carolina in 2010, than there were in 2006. So, in four years, the number of computer forensics professionals has shrunk by 94%. This decline is slower than the national trend for computer forensics professionals which shows a 96% decrease in the number of computer forensics professionals working around the nation.
Computer Forensics VS. All Professions salaries in North Carolina
| $49,560 | $51,210 | $53,080 | $56,390 | $43,900 |
| $42,193 | $43,618 | $45,387 | $46,982 | $48,254 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Computer Forensics
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
The amount earned by computer forensics professionals is decreasing in North Carolina. The mean salary for computer forensics professionals in 2006 was $49,560 per year. And in 2010 the mean salary was $43,900 per year.
Salary percentiles for Computer forensics professionals in North Carolina
10th percentile |
$32,260 |
25th percentile |
$35,190 |
50th percentile |
$41,380 |
75th percentile |
$50,060 |
90th percentile |
$61,310 |
Thus, there was a 13% decline in computer forensics professionals' salaries. This decline is quite different from state trends for all professionals. In the state of North Carolina, there is a huge variation in pay, within the field of computer forensics. The pay differential between the highest paid computer forensics professionals and those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket is 90%
Average Salaries for Computer forensics professionals and related professions in North Carolina
Computer Forensics |
$57,575 |
Computer Networking |
$74,240 |
Computer Science |
$72,012 |
Criminal Justice |
$40,959 |
Forensic Science |
$43,900 |
Computer forensics professionals in North Carolina earn, on average, less than their counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
Computer Forensics programs available for each degree type for all schools in North Carolina
associate |
3 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
2 |
| Total | 5 |
60% of these graduates received an associate's degree in computer forensics.