Forensic Nursing Schools
In Oakland, California
In Oakland, there are 3 forensic nursing schools where forensic nursing 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 city of Oakland, 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
Statistics
Professional Trends
Oakland Vs. California Forensic Nursing Employment
| Oakland | 2,750 |
| California | 29,560 |
Exactly 2,750 of the 29,560 forensic nursing professionals employed in California, work in Oakland. Between 2006 and 2010, the number of forensic nursing professionals in Oakland has grown by 66%. Overall employment in Oakland has also increased.
Oakland Vs. California Forensic Nursing employment growth
| 22,220 | 26,810 | 29,600 | 29,970 | 29,560 |
| 1,660 | 1,780 | 2,130 | 2,290 | 2,750 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: California
- Dark Yellow: Oakland
Forensic Nursing VS. All professions salaries in Oakland
| $100,920 | $104,030 | $122,140 | $129,770 | $107,820 |
| $49,830 | $51,220 | $53,260 | $54,590 | $56,360 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Forensic Nursing in Oakland
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Oakland
In Oakland, salaries for forensic nursing professionals have increased. In 2010 Oakland forensic nursing professionals earned an average yearly salary of $107,820. Four years earlier in 2006, the average salary for forensic nursing professionals in Oakland was $100,920 per year. This growth is slower than the salary trend for all careers in Oakland.
Salary percentiles for Forensic nursing professionals in Oakland
10th percentile |
$56,460 |
25th percentile |
$71,300 |
50th percentile |
$101,070 |
75th percentile |
$131,900 |
90th percentile |
$157,210 |
Forensic nursing professionals in Oakland earn a median salary of $101,070 per year. The 10% of forensic nursing professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $56,460 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately $157,210 per year.
Average Salaries for Forensic nursing professionals and related professions in Oakland
Forensic Science |
$76,500 |
BSN |
$100,900 |
Forensic Nursing |
$107,820 |
On average forensic nursing professional salaries in Oakland are higher than salaries earned by their professional counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
Forensic Nursing schools in Oakland
There are 3 accredited forensic nursing schools in the city. Many of Oakland's forensic nursing professionals are graduates of one of these schools.
Forensic Nursing Programs Offered In Oakland
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
2 |
master |
1 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 4 |
Oakland's forensic nursing schools offer 4 forensic nursing degree and certificate programs.
Student Completed Forensic Nursing Degrees In Oakland
associate |
27 |
bachelor |
402 |
master |
34 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 463 |
Approximately 463 students completed forensic nursing courses in 2010.