Forensic Science Schools In Arkansas

Forensic Science classes faculty can choose to work at one of 19 accredited forensic science schools in Arkansas. Below are statistics and other relevant data to help analyze the state of forensic science and forensic science training in Arkansas, which includes 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

Arkansas Vs. National Forensic Science Employment

Arkansas	120
National	12,390

Of all of the forensic science professionals in the country, nearly 1% are in the state of Arkansas.

Employment Growth for Forensic science professionals In Arkansas

2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
120	80	90	130	120

Yellow: Actual Values

In Arkansas, the field of forensic science is shrinking. This represents a 0% decline in the field. This decline is slower 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 Arkansas

2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
$34,870	$35,230	$40,940	$39,280	$39,420
$36,627	$39,363	$40,932	$42,668	$43,359

Light Blue: Forensic Science
Dark Yellow: All Professions

The salaries paid to forensic science professionals are growing in Arkansas. Forensic science professionals earned a yearly mean salary of $34,870 in 2006. They earned a yearly mean salary of $39,420 in 2010.

Salary percentiles for Forensic science professionals in Arkansas

10th percentile	$27,700
25th percentile	$30,190
50th percentile	$38,260
75th percentile	$42,650
90th percentile	$57,430

This represents a growth in salaries of 12%. This growth is mirrored by state trends for all professionals. There is a 107% pay differential between the highest paid forensic science professionals and those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket. Thus, there is huge variation in pay, within the field of forensic science in Arkansas.

Average Salaries for Forensic science professionals and related professions in Arkansas

Computer Forensics	$50,280
Criminal Justice	$38,213
Criminology	$42,965
Forensic Accounting	$47,630
Forensic Nursing	$38,765
Forensic Psychology	$79,140
Forensic Science	$39,420

In Arkansas, forensic science professionals earn, on average, less than professionals in related fields.

Educational Trends

Forensic Science programs available for each degree type for all schools in Arkansas

associate	19
bachelor	1
master	0
doctor	0
Certificate	27
Total	47

The number of students graduating from the 19 accredited forensic science schools in Arkansas is increasing. In 2006, 3 students graduated from forensic science courses in Arkansas. And in 2010, 6 students graduated.

Thus there was a 100% percent increase in the number of forensic science school degree or certificate graduates in Arkansas. 57% of these graduates received a undergraduate certificate in forensic science.

Forensic Science Faculty Salaries in Arkansas

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