Forensic Science Schools
In Dallas, North Carolina
Forensic Science faculty can choose to work at only one forensic science school in Dallas. Below are statistics and other relevant data to help analyze the state of forensic science and forensic science education in Dallas, which includes forensic science training at the forensic science associates degree level.
Statistics
Professional Trends
Dallas Vs. North Carolina Forensic Science Employment
| Dallas | 160 |
| North Carolina | 440 |
Of the 440 forensic science professionals employed in North Carolina, 160 work in Dallas. The number of forensic science professionals in Dallas has grown by 129% from 2006 to 2010. As the employment for forensic science professionals in Dallas has increased, overall employment in Dallas has also increased.
Dallas Vs. North Carolina Forensic Science employment growth
| 420 | 530 | 520 | 380 | 440 |
| 70 | 100 | 110 | 110 | 160 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: North Carolina
- Dark Yellow: Dallas
Forensic Science VS. All professions salaries in Dallas
| $44,160 | $45,060 | $46,960 | $48,520 | $45,540 |
| $39,710 | $41,200 | $42,490 | $43,890 | $44,630 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Forensic Science in Dallas
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Dallas
In Dallas, salaries for forensic science professionals have increased. Dallas forensic science professionals made $45,540 per year, on average, in 2010. Four years earlier in 2006, forensic science professionals in Dallas made an average salary of $44,160 per year. The growth in the salary of forensic science professionals in Dallas is slower than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Forensic science professionals in Dallas
10th percentile |
$32,600 |
25th percentile |
$35,270 |
50th percentile |
$40,460 |
75th percentile |
$53,660 |
90th percentile |
$68,080 |
Forensic science professionals make a median salary of $40,460 per year in Dallas. The 10% of forensic science professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $32,600 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately $68,080 per year.
Average Salaries for Forensic science professionals and related professions in Dallas
Forensic Science |
$45,540 |
Computer Forensics |
$45,540 |
Criminal Justice |
$45,902 |
Criminology |
$50,345 |
Forensic Accounting |
$62,267 |
Forensic Psychology |
$64,230 |
Forensic Nursing |
$86,695 |
Forensic science professional salaries in Dallas are, on average, lower than salaries earned for professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Forensic Science schools in Dallas
There is only one accredited forensic science school in the city. Many of Dallas' forensic science professionals are graduates of this school.
Forensic Science Programs Offered In Dallas
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Dallas' forensic science school offers one forensic science degree and certificate program.
Student Completed Forensic Science Degrees In Dallas
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