Forensic Science Schools In Arizona
There are 7 accredited forensic science schools in Arizona for faculty who teach forensic science classes to choose from. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in forensic science in the state of Arizona, which encompasses forensic science training at the following levels:
- Forensic Science Certificate
- Associates degree in Forensic Science
- Bachelors degree in Forensic Science
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Professional Trends
Arizona Vs. National Forensic Science Employment
| Arizona | 680 |
| National | 12,390 |
Of all of the forensic science professionals in the country, nearly 6% are in the state of Arizona.
Employment Growth for Forensic science professionals In Arizona
| 460 | 490 | 450 | 680 | 680 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
In Arizona, forensic science is a growing field. There were 220 more forensic science professionals working in Arizona in 2010, than there were in 2006. So, in four years, the number of forensic science professionals has grown by 48%. This growth is faster than the national trend for forensic science professionals which shows a 1% increase in the number of forensic science professionals working around the nation.
Forensic Science VS. All Professions salaries in Arizona
| $48,760 | $50,570 | $53,090 | $53,620 | $54,580 |
| $42,177 | $43,423 | $45,140 | $46,513 | $48,330 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Forensic Science
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
The salaries paid to forensic science professionals are growing in Arizona. In 2006 forensic science professionals made a mean salary of $48,760 per year, and in 2010 they made $54,580 per year.
Salary percentiles for Forensic science professionals in Arizona
10th percentile |
$35,320 |
25th percentile |
$41,210 |
50th percentile |
$49,250 |
75th percentile |
$64,240 |
90th percentile |
$85,640 |
Thus, forensic science professionals' salaries grew by 11% in 4 years. State trends for all professions mirror this growth. In the state of Arizona, there is a huge variation in pay, within the field of forensic science. The pay differential between the highest paid forensic science professionals and those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket is 142%
Average Salaries for Forensic science professionals and related professions in Arizona
Computer Forensics |
$61,470 |
Criminal Justice |
$42,867 |
Criminology |
$66,980 |
Forensic Accounting |
$55,333 |
Forensic Nursing |
$73,710 |
Forensic Psychology |
$82,410 |
Forensic Science |
$54,580 |
In Arizona, forensic science professionals make, on average, less than their counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
Forensic Science programs available for each degree type for all schools in Arizona
associate |
2 |
bachelor |
1 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
6 |
| Total | 9 |
The number of students graduating from the 7 accredited forensic science schools in Arizona is increasing. In 2006, 194 students graduated from forensic science courses in Arizona. And in 2010, 196 students graduated.
Thus there was a 1% percent increase in the number of forensic science school degree or certificate graduates in Arizona. A majority of these graduates, or 67%, graduated with a undergraduate certificate in forensic science.