Forensic Nursing Schools In Utah
In Utah, there are 16 accredited schools where forensic nursing classes faculty can find employment. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in forensic nursing in the state of Utah, 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
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Professional Trends
Utah Vs. National Forensic Nursing Employment
| Utah | 2,190 |
| National | 314,380 |
Of all of the forensic nursing professionals in the country, nearly 1% are in the state of Utah.
Employment Growth for Forensic nursing professionals In Utah
| 2,140 | 2,300 | 2,270 | 2,350 | 2,190 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
The number of forensic nursing professionals is growing in Utah. In 2010 there were 50 more forensic nursing professionals working in Utah than there were in 2006. This represents a 2% growth in the field. This growth is slower than the national trend for forensic nursing professionals which shows a 10% increase in the number of forensic nursing professionals working around the nation.
Forensic Nursing VS. All Professions salaries in Utah
| $69,365 | $71,205 | $71,190 | $74,620 | $81,210 |
| $40,990 | $43,308 | $44,832 | $45,796 | $46,619 |
| 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 growing in Utah. Forensic nursing professionals earned a yearly mean salary of $69,365 in 2006. They earned a yearly mean salary of $81,210 in 2010.
Salary percentiles for Forensic nursing professionals in Utah
10th percentile |
$48,545 |
25th percentile |
$58,655 |
50th percentile |
$73,535 |
75th percentile |
$91,120 |
90th percentile |
$123,900 |
Thus, forensic nursing professionals' salaries grew by 15% in 4 years. State trends for all professions mirror this growth. There is a 155% pay differential between the highest paid forensic nursing professionals and those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket. Thus, there is huge variation in pay, within the field of forensic nursing in Utah.
Average Salaries for Forensic nursing professionals and related professions in Utah
BSN |
$60,530 |
Forensic Nursing |
$81,210 |
Forensic Science |
$42,920 |
In Utah, forensic nursing professionals make, on average, more than their counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
Forensic Nursing programs available for each degree type for all schools in Utah
associate |
9 |
bachelor |
9 |
master |
3 |
doctor |
1 |
Certificate |
2 |
| Total | 24 |
38% of these graduates received a associate's degree in forensic nursing.