Forensic Science Schools In Hawaii
Hawaii has is only one accredited forensic science school where forensic science faculty who teach forensic science classes can find employment. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in forensic science in the state of Hawaii, which encompasses forensic science training at the following levels:
- Bachelors degree in Forensic Science
- Bachelors degree in Forensic Science
- Masters degree in Forensic Science
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Statistics
Professional Trends
Hawaii Vs. National Forensic Science Employment
| Hawaii | 70 |
| National | 12,390 |
Of all of the forensic science professionals that work in the US, approximately 1% work in Hawaii state.
Employment Growth for Forensic science professionals In Hawaii
| 50 | 60 | 60 | 70 | 70 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
The number of forensic science professionals is growing in Hawaii. 20 more forensic science professionals were working in Hawaii in 2010, than there were in 2006. So, in four years, the number of forensic science professionals has grown by 40%. This is faster than the trend for forensic science professionals around the US. Nationally, the number of forensic science professionals has grown by 1% between 2006 and 2010.
Forensic Science VS. All Professions salaries in Hawaii
| $46,450 | $45,210 | $50,110 | $54,940 | $52,030 |
| $46,651 | $47,931 | $49,192 | $50,493 | $52,227 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Forensic Science
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
The amount earned by forensic science professionals is increasing in Hawaii. In 2006 forensic science professionals made a mean salary of $46,450 per year, and in 2010 they made $52,030 per year.
Salary percentiles for Forensic science professionals in Hawaii
10th percentile |
$39,900 |
25th percentile |
$43,140 |
50th percentile |
$49,100 |
75th percentile |
$58,510 |
90th percentile |
$71,160 |
Thus, forensic science professionals' salaries grew by 11% in 4 years. State trends for all professions mirror this growth. In Hawaii state, within the field of forensic science, there is a huge variation in pay. The highest paid forensic science professionals earn 78% more money than those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket.
Average Salaries for Forensic science professionals and related professions in Hawaii
Computer Forensics |
$59,015 |
Criminal Justice |
$51,732 |
Criminology |
$68,625 |
Forensic Accounting |
$58,770 |
Forensic Nursing |
$86,340 |
Forensic Psychology |
$73,745 |
Forensic Science |
$52,030 |
In Hawaii, 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 Hawaii
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
1 |
master |
1 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 2 |
The number of students graduating from the only accredited forensic science school in Hawaii is increasing. In Hawaii, there were 21 graduates in 2006. And there were 22 graduates from forensic science courses in 2010.
This represents a 5% increase in the number of forensic science degree or certificate school graduates in Hawaii state. Most of these graduates, or 50%, earned a bachelor's degree in forensic science.