Forensic Nursing Schools
In Seattle, Washington
Forensic Nursing faculty can choose to work at one of 6 forensic nursing schools in Seattle. Below are statistics and other relevant data to help analyze the state of forensic nursing and forensic nursing education in Seattle, which includes forensic nursing training at the following levels:
- Associates degree in Forensic Nursing
- Bachelors degree in Forensic Nursing
- Masters degree in Forensic Nursing
- PhD degree in Forensic Nursing
Statistics
Professional Trends
Seattle Vs. Washington Forensic Nursing Employment
| Seattle | 280 |
| Washington | 6,240 |
Of the 6,240 forensic nursing professionals employed in Washington State, 280 work in Seattle. Between 2006 and 2010, in Seattle, there has been a 84% decline in the number of forensic nursing professionals. Overall employment in Seattle has increased.
Seattle Vs. Washington Forensic Nursing employment growth
| 3,040 | 3,130 | 3,650 | 4,410 | 6,240 |
| 1,700 | 1,760 | 2,000 | 2,380 | 280 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Washington
- Dark Yellow: Seattle
Forensic Nursing VS. All professions salaries in Seattle
| $89,290 | $94,425 | $96,300 | $95,615 | $91,525 |
| $47,730 | $49,890 | $51,680 | $53,240 | $54,610 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Forensic Nursing in Seattle
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Seattle
Salaries for forensic nursing professionals in Seattle have increased. Seattle forensic nursing professionals made $91,525 per year, on average, in 2010. Four years earlier in 2006, forensic nursing professionals in Seattle made an average salary of $89,290 per year. The growth in the salary of forensic nursing professionals in Seattle is slower than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Forensic nursing professionals in Seattle
10th percentile |
$54,865 |
25th percentile |
$68,695 |
50th percentile |
$85,400 |
75th percentile |
$107,415 |
90th percentile |
$95,450 |
Forensic nursing professionals in Seattle earn a median salary of $85,400 per year. The difference in pay between the forensic nursing professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 74%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $54,865 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $95,450 per year.
Average Salaries for Forensic nursing professionals and related professions in Seattle
Forensic Science |
$55,770 |
BSN |
$77,270 |
Forensic Nursing |
$91,525 |
Forensic nursing professional salaries in Seattle are, on average, higher than salaries earned for professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Forensic Nursing schools in Seattle
Many of Seattle's forensic nursing professionals are graduates of one of the 6 accredited forensic nursing schools in the city.
Forensic Nursing Programs Offered In Seattle
associate |
3 |
bachelor |
3 |
master |
1 |
doctor |
1 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 8 |
Seattle's forensic nursing schools offer 8 forensic nursing degree and certificate programs.
Student Completed Forensic Nursing Degrees In Seattle
associate |
124 |
bachelor |
341 |
master |
108 |
doctor |
23 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 596 |
In 2010 approximately 596 students graduated from forensic nursing courses.