Forensic Nursing Schools In North Carolina

In North Carolina, there are 75 accredited schools where forensic nursing classes faculty can find employment. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in forensic nursing in the state of North Carolina, which encompasses 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

North Carolina Vs. National Forensic Nursing Employment

North Carolina	8,870
National	314,380

Of all of the forensic nursing professionals in the country, nearly 3% are in the state of North Carolina.

Employment Growth for Forensic nursing professionals In North Carolina

2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
7,730	8,010	8,420	8,870	8,870

Yellow: Actual Values

Forensic Nursing is a growing field in North Carolina. In 2010 there were 1,140 more forensic nursing professionals working in North Carolina than there were in 2006. Thus, in North Carolina, this field has grown by 15% 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 North Carolina

2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
$72,205	$76,450	$80,140	$78,335	$79,905
$42,193	$43,618	$45,387	$46,982	$48,254

Light Blue: Forensic Nursing
Dark Yellow: All Professions

The amount earned by forensic nursing professionals is increasing in North Carolina. In 2006 forensic nursing professionals made a mean salary of $72,205 per year, and in 2010 they made $79,905 per year.

Salary percentiles for Forensic nursing professionals in North Carolina

10th percentile	$49,950
25th percentile	$59,435
50th percentile	$72,500
75th percentile	$91,715
90th percentile	$120,465

This represents a 10% growth in salaries. State trends for all professions mirror this growth. Within the field of forensic nursing, there is a huge variation in pay, with the highest paid forensic nursing professionals earning 141% more money than those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket in North Carolina state.

Average Salaries for Forensic nursing professionals and related professions in North Carolina

BSN	$60,260
Forensic Nursing	$79,905
Forensic Science	$43,900

In North Carolina, 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 North Carolina

associate	58
bachelor	18
master	2
doctor	0
Certificate	2
Total	80

A majority of these graduates, or 73%, graduated with a associate's degree in forensic nursing.

Forensic Nursing Faculty Salaries in North Carolina

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