Forensic Nursing Schools
In Tucson, Arizona
Forensic Nursing faculty can choose to work at one of 4 forensic nursing schools in Tucson. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in forensic nursing in the city of Tucson, 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
- PhD degree in Forensic Nursing
Statistics
Professional Trends
Tucson Vs. Arizona Forensic Nursing Employment
| Tucson | 1,220 |
| Arizona | 7,040 |
Exactly 1,220 of the 7,040 forensic nursing professionals employed in Arizona, work in Tucson. Between 2006 and 2010, the number of forensic nursing professionals in Tucson has shrunk by 31%. Overall employment in Tucson has also decreased.
Tucson Vs. Arizona Forensic Nursing employment growth
| 7,670 | 7,830 | 7,240 | 6,900 | 7,040 |
| 1,770 | 1,520 | 1,210 | 1,080 | 1,220 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Arizona
- Dark Yellow: Tucson
Forensic Nursing VS. All professions salaries in Tucson
| $77,035 | $84,520 | $81,775 | $72,295 | $74,350 |
| $36,420 | $37,860 | $39,650 | $40,870 | $42,160 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Forensic Nursing in Tucson
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Tucson
Salaries for forensic nursing professionals in Tucson have decreased. In 2010 Tucson forensic nursing professionals earned an average yearly salary of $74,350. The average salary for forensic nursing professionals in Tucson was $77,035 per year, four years earlier in 2006. This decline is slower than the salary trend for all careers in Tucson.
Salary percentiles for Forensic nursing professionals in Tucson
10th percentile |
$44,200 |
25th percentile |
$55,660 |
50th percentile |
$68,710 |
75th percentile |
$84,435 |
90th percentile |
$115,865 |
Tucson forensic nursing professionals earn a median yearly salary of $68,710. The 10% of forensic nursing professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $44,200 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately $115,865 per year.
Average Salaries for Forensic nursing professionals and related professions in Tucson
BSN |
$65,080 |
Forensic Nursing |
$74,350 |
Forensic nursing professional salaries in Tucson are, on average, higher than salaries earned for professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Forensic Nursing schools in Tucson
Many of Tucson's forensic nursing professionals are graduates of one of the 4 accredited forensic nursing schools in the city.
Forensic Nursing Programs Offered In Tucson
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
2 |
master |
1 |
doctor |
1 |
Certificate |
1 |
| Total | 6 |
There are a total of 6 degree and certificate programs in forensic nursing offered by Tucson's forensic nursing schools.
Student Completed Forensic Nursing Degrees In Tucson
associate |
222 |
bachelor |
219 |
master |
32 |
doctor |
13 |
Certificate |
72 |
| Total | 558 |
Approximately 558 students graduated from forensic nursing courses in 2010.