Forensic Science Schools
In Chicago, Illinois

In Chicago, there are 2 forensic science schools where forensic science faculty can find employment. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the forensic science academic community in Chicago, and the future trends. Academia in forensic science includes forensic science training at the following levels:

  • Bachelors degree in Forensic Science
  • Masters degree in Forensic Science

Statistics

Professional Trends

Chicago Vs. Illinois Forensic Science Employment

Chicago 400
Illinois 580

Exactly 400 of Illinois' 580 forensic science professionals work in Chicago. The number of forensic science professionals in Chicago has grown by 33% from 2006 to 2010. Overall employment in Chicago has also increased.

Chicago Vs. Illinois Forensic Science employment growth

910 810 700 690 580
300 420 450 470 400
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
  • Grey: Illinois
  • Dark Yellow: Chicago

Forensic Science VS. All professions salaries in Chicago

$57,730 $58,090 $64,880 $68,570 No data
$43,430 $45,710 $47,740 $48,910 $49,140
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
  • Light Blue: Forensic Science in Chicago
  • Dark Yellow: All Professions in Chicago

The decline in the salary of forensic science professionals in Chicago is faster than the salary trend for all careers in the city.

Salary percentiles for Forensic science professionals in Chicago

No data at this time.

Average Salaries for Forensic science professionals and related professions in Chicago

Forensic Science		 $0
Computer Forensics		 $0
Criminal Justice		 $51,288
Criminology		 $74,017
Forensic Accounting		 $74,660
Forensic Nursing		 $87,205
Forensic Psychology		 $88,100

Educational Trends

Forensic Science schools in Chicago

2

Many of Chicago's forensic science professionals are graduates of one of the 2 accredited forensic science schools in the city.

Forensic Science Programs Offered In Chicago

associate		 0
bachelor		 1
master		 1
doctor		 0
Certificate		 0
Total2

Chicago's forensic science schools offer 2 forensic science degree and certificate programs.

Student Completed Forensic Science Degrees In Chicago

associate		 0
bachelor		 5
master		 10
doctor		 0
Certificate		 0
Total15

In 2010 approximately 15 students completed forensic science courses.

Forensic Science Faculty Salaries in Chicago, Illinois

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