Forensic Nursing Schools In Georgia
There are 38 accredited forensic nursing schools in Georgia for faculty who teach forensic nursing classes to choose from. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the forensic nursing academic community in Georgia, 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
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Professional Trends
Georgia Vs. National Forensic Nursing Employment
| Georgia | 13,000 |
| National | 314,380 |
Approximately 4% of the country's forensic nursing professionals work in Georgia state.
Employment Growth for Forensic nursing professionals In Georgia
| 9,480 | 9,920 | 9,940 | 11,390 | 13,000 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
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- Yellow: Actual Values
In Georgia, forensic nursing is a growing field. There were 3,520 more forensic nursing professionals working in Georgia in 2010, than there were in 2006. Thus, the field of forensic nursing has grown by 37% in Georgia. 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 Georgia
| $69,340 | $73,935 | $85,940 | $90,260 | $92,075 |
| $42,452 | $44,373 | $45,309 | $46,939 | $48,171 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
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- Light Blue: Forensic Nursing
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
In Georgia, as the number of forensic nursing professionals is growing, the salaries earned by forensic nursing professionals are increasing. In 2006 forensic nursing professionals made a mean salary of $69,340 per year, and in 2010 they made $92,075 per year.
Salary percentiles for Forensic nursing professionals in Georgia
10th percentile |
$56,615 |
25th percentile |
$66,450 |
50th percentile |
$86,390 |
75th percentile |
$106,670 |
90th percentile |
$133,275 |
This represents a 25% growth in salaries. This growth is mirrored by state trends for all professionals. In Georgia state, within the field of forensic nursing, there is a huge variation in pay. The highest paid forensic nursing professionals earn 135% more money than those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket.
Average Salaries for Forensic nursing professionals and related professions in Georgia
BSN |
$61,670 |
Forensic Nursing |
$92,075 |
Forensic Science |
$48,440 |
In Georgia, 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 Georgia
associate |
18 |
bachelor |
22 |
master |
11 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
1 |
| Total | 52 |
A majority of these graduates, or 42%, graduated with an bachelor's degree in forensic nursing.