Forensic Science Schools In Iowa
Iowa 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 Iowa, which encompasses forensic science training at the forensic science bachelors degree level.
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Professional Trends
Iowa Vs. National Forensic Science Employment
| Iowa | 90 |
| National | 12,390 |
Of all of the forensic science professionals in the country, nearly 1% are in the state of Iowa.
Employment Growth for Forensic science professionals In Iowa
| No data | No data | 100 | No data | 90 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
Forensic Science VS. All Professions salaries in Iowa
| No data | No data | $0 | No data | $57,740 |
| $40,051 | $42,531 | $43,384 | $44,580 | $45,125 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Forensic Science
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
Salary percentiles for Forensic science professionals in Iowa
10th percentile |
$40,930 |
25th percentile |
$44,530 |
50th percentile |
$57,210 |
75th percentile |
$71,940 |
90th percentile |
$77,120 |
In the state of Iowa, 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 88%
Average Salaries for Forensic science professionals and related professions in Iowa
Computer Forensics |
$60,450 |
Criminal Justice |
$37,640 |
Criminology |
$63,300 |
Forensic Accounting |
$56,383 |
Forensic Nursing |
$75,465 |
Forensic Psychology |
$71,840 |
Forensic Science |
$57,740 |
In Iowa, forensic science professionals earn, on average, more than professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Forensic Science programs available for each degree type for all schools in Iowa
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
1 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 1 |
100% of these graduates received a bachelor's degree in forensic science.