Forensic Nursing Schools In Oklahoma
Forensic Nursing classes faculty can choose to work at one of 35 accredited forensic nursing schools in Oklahoma. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in forensic nursing in the state of Oklahoma, 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
Oklahoma Vs. National Forensic Nursing Employment
| Oklahoma | 4,900 |
| National | 314,380 |
Of all of the forensic nursing professionals in the country, nearly 2% are in the state of Oklahoma.
Employment Growth for Forensic nursing professionals In Oklahoma
| 3,950 | 3,960 | 4,320 | 4,310 | 4,900 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
Forensic Nursing is a growing field in Oklahoma. 950 more forensic nursing professionals were working in Oklahoma in 2010, than there were in 2006. So, in four years, the number of forensic nursing professionals has grown by 24%. 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 Oklahoma
| $76,015 | $70,415 | $71,765 | $66,830 | $68,955 |
| $38,070 | $39,720 | $40,527 | $41,574 | $42,968 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
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- Light Blue: Forensic Nursing
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
The salaries paid to forensic nursing professionals are declining in Oklahoma. Forensic nursing professionals earned a yearly mean salary of $76,015 in 2006. They earned a yearly mean salary of $68,955 in 2010.
Salary percentiles for Forensic nursing professionals in Oklahoma
10th percentile |
$44,215 |
25th percentile |
$51,300 |
50th percentile |
$61,660 |
75th percentile |
$78,215 |
90th percentile |
$99,520 |
This represents a 10% decline in salaries. This decline is quite different from 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 125% more money than those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket in Oklahoma state.
Average Salaries for Forensic nursing professionals and related professions in Oklahoma
BSN |
$54,340 |
Forensic Nursing |
$68,955 |
Forensic Science |
$55,050 |
Forensic nursing professionals in Oklahoma earn, on average, more than their counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
Forensic Nursing programs available for each degree type for all schools in Oklahoma
associate |
21 |
bachelor |
17 |
master |
3 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
1 |
| Total | 42 |
A majority of these graduates, or 50%, graduated with an associate's degree in forensic nursing.