Forensic Nursing Schools
In Phoenix, Arizona
Forensic Nursing faculty can choose to work at one of 11 forensic nursing schools in Phoenix. Below are statistics and other relevant data to help analyze the state of forensic nursing and forensic nursing education in Phoenix, which includes forensic nursing training at the following levels:
- Associates degree in Forensic Nursing
- Bachelors degree in Forensic Nursing
- Masters degree in Forensic Nursing
Statistics
Professional Trends
Phoenix Vs. Arizona Forensic Nursing Employment
| Phoenix | 4,810 |
| Arizona | 7,040 |
Of the 7,040 forensic nursing professionals employed in Arizona, 4,810 work in Phoenix. Between 2006 and 2010, in Phoenix, there has been a 1% growth in the number of forensic nursing professionals. Overall employment in Phoenix has also increased.
Phoenix Vs. Arizona Forensic Nursing employment growth
| 7,670 | 7,830 | 7,240 | 6,900 | 7,040 |
| 4,780 | 5,160 | 5,180 | 4,810 | 4,810 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Arizona
- Dark Yellow: Phoenix
Forensic Nursing VS. All professions salaries in Phoenix
| $92,515 | $86,960 | $72,730 | $61,695 | $72,970 |
| $37,130 | $38,360 | $40,110 | $41,930 | $43,450 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Forensic Nursing in Phoenix
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Phoenix
Salaries for forensic nursing professionals in Phoenix have decreased. In 2010 Phoenix forensic nursing professionals earned an average yearly salary of $72,970. Four years earlier in 2006, the average salary for forensic nursing professionals in Phoenix was $92,515 per year. This decline is faster than the salary trend for all careers in Phoenix.
Salary percentiles for Forensic nursing professionals in Phoenix
10th percentile |
$35,185 |
25th percentile |
$44,220 |
50th percentile |
$63,845 |
75th percentile |
$84,110 |
90th percentile |
$117,025 |
Forensic nursing professionals in Phoenix make a median yearly salary of $63,845. The difference in pay between the forensic nursing professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 233%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $35,185 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $117,025 per year.
Average Salaries for Forensic nursing professionals and related professions in Phoenix
Forensic Science |
$55,320 |
BSN |
$72,130 |
Forensic Nursing |
$72,970 |
Forensic nursing professional salaries in Phoenix are, on average, higher than salaries earned for professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Forensic Nursing schools in Phoenix
Many of Phoenix's forensic nursing professionals are graduates of one of the 11 accredited forensic nursing schools in the city.
Forensic Nursing Programs Offered In Phoenix
associate |
5 |
bachelor |
4 |
master |
1 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 10 |
There are a total of 10 degree and certificate programs in forensic nursing offered by Phoenix's forensic nursing schools.
Student Completed Forensic Nursing Degrees In Phoenix
associate |
521 |
bachelor |
873 |
master |
70 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 1,464 |
In 2010 approximately 1,464 students completed forensic nursing courses.