Forensic Nursing Schools In Connecticut

In Connecticut, there are 20 accredited schools where forensic nursing classes faculty can find employment. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the forensic nursing academic community in Connecticut, and the future trends in forensic nursing training at the following levels:

Forensic Nursing Certificate
Associates degree in Forensic Nursing
Bachelors degree in Forensic Nursing
Masters degree in Forensic Nursing
PhD degree in Forensic Nursing

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Connecticut Vs. National Forensic Nursing Employment

Connecticut	4,880
National	314,380

Of all of the forensic nursing professionals that work in the US, approximately 2% work in Connecticut state.

Employment Growth for Forensic nursing professionals In Connecticut

2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
4,320	4,590	4,770	4,790	4,880

Yellow: Actual Values

In Connecticut, forensic nursing is a growing field. In 2010 there were 560 more forensic nursing professionals working in Connecticut than there were in 2006. Thus, in Connecticut, this field has grown by 13% in four years. This growth is faster than the change in the number of forensic nursing professionals around the country. Nationally, the number of forensic nursing professionals has grown by 10% from 2006 to 2010.

Forensic Nursing VS. All Professions salaries in Connecticut

2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
$94,835	$87,525	$93,405	$95,450	$100,935
$49,084	$50,735	$51,943	$53,614	$54,947

Light Blue: Forensic Nursing
Dark Yellow: All Professions

In Connecticut, as the number of forensic nursing professionals is growing, the salaries earned by forensic nursing professionals are increasing. The mean salary for forensic nursing professionals in 2006 was $94,835 per year. And in 2010 the mean salary was $100,935 per year.

Salary percentiles for Forensic nursing professionals in Connecticut

10th percentile	$59,115
25th percentile	$71,525
50th percentile	$88,250
75th percentile	$113,035
90th percentile	$137,820

Thus, forensic nursing professionals' salaries grew by 6% in 4 years. This growth is mirrored by state trends for all professionals. Within the field of forensic nursing, there is a huge variation in pay, with the highest paid forensic nursing professionals earning 133% more money than those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket in Connecticut state.

Average Salaries for Forensic nursing professionals and related professions in Connecticut

BSN	$73,860
Forensic Nursing	$100,935
Forensic Science	$67,570

In Connecticut, forensic nursing professionals make, on average, more than their counterparts in related professions.

Educational Trends

Forensic Nursing programs available for each degree type for all schools in Connecticut

associate	9
bachelor	10
master	4
doctor	1
Certificate	3
Total	27

A majority of these graduates, or 37%, graduated with a bachelor's degree in forensic nursing.

Forensic Nursing Faculty Salaries in Connecticut

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