Forensic Nursing Schools
In Sacramento, California
The city of Sacramento has 5 schools where forensic nursing faculty can find employment. Below are statistics and other relevant data to help analyze the state of forensic nursing and forensic nursing education in Sacramento, which includes 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
Sacramento Vs. California Forensic Nursing Employment
| Sacramento | 2,110 |
| California | 29,560 |
Of the 29,560 forensic nursing professionals employed in California, 2,110 work in Sacramento. There has been a 80% growth in the number of forensic nursing professionals in Sacramento between the years 2006 and 2010. As the number of forensic nursing professionals in Sacramento has increased, overall employment in Sacramento has decreased.
Sacramento Vs. California Forensic Nursing employment growth
| 22,220 | 26,810 | 29,600 | 29,970 | 29,560 |
| 1,170 | 1,480 | 1,830 | 2,020 | 2,110 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: California
- Dark Yellow: Sacramento
Forensic Nursing VS. All professions salaries in Sacramento
| $82,440 | $85,970 | $99,760 | $101,305 | $98,800 |
| $43,640 | $45,010 | $46,980 | $48,580 | $50,090 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Forensic Nursing in Sacramento
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Sacramento
As the number of forensic nursing professionals in Sacramento has grown, salaries for forensic nursing professionals have also increased. In 2010 Sacramento forensic nursing professionals earned an average yearly salary of $98,800. The average salary for forensic nursing professionals in Sacramento was $82,440 per year, four years earlier in 2006. The growth in the salary of forensic nursing professionals in Sacramento is faster than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Forensic nursing professionals in Sacramento
10th percentile |
$45,390 |
25th percentile |
$69,310 |
50th percentile |
$92,615 |
75th percentile |
$119,900 |
90th percentile |
$122,370 |
Sacramento forensic nursing professionals earn a median yearly salary of $92,615. The difference in pay between the forensic nursing professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 170%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $45,390 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $122,370 per year.
Average Salaries for Forensic nursing professionals and related professions in Sacramento
Forensic Science |
$60,100 |
BSN |
$93,420 |
Forensic Nursing |
$98,800 |
Forensic nursing professional salaries in Sacramento are, on average, higher than salaries earned for professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Forensic Nursing schools in Sacramento
Many of Sacramento's forensic nursing professionals are graduates of one of the 5 accredited forensic nursing schools in the city.
Forensic Nursing Programs Offered In Sacramento
associate |
3 |
bachelor |
2 |
master |
1 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
1 |
| Total | 7 |
Sacramento's forensic nursing schools offer 7 forensic nursing degree and certificate programs.
Student Completed Forensic Nursing Degrees In Sacramento
associate |
297 |
bachelor |
268 |
master |
27 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
1 |
| Total | 593 |
Approximately 593 students graduated from forensic nursing courses in 2010.