Forensic Science Schools
In Mesa, Arizona
The city of Mesa has only one school where forensic science faculty can find employment. Below are statistics and other relevant data to help analyze the state of forensic science and forensic science education in Mesa, which includes forensic science training at the forensic science certificate level.
Statistics
Professional Trends
Mesa Vs. Arizona Forensic Science Employment
| Mesa | 510 |
| Arizona | 680 |
Of the 680 forensic science professionals employed in Arizona, 510 work in Mesa. There has been a 50% growth in the number of forensic science professionals in Mesa between the years 2006 and 2010. Overall employment in Mesa has also increased.
Mesa Vs. Arizona Forensic Science employment growth
| 460 | 490 | 450 | 680 | 680 |
| 340 | 350 | 310 | 520 | 510 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Arizona
- Dark Yellow: Mesa
Forensic Science VS. All professions salaries in Mesa
| $49,440 | $51,640 | $54,680 | $54,520 | $55,320 |
| $37,130 | $38,360 | $40,110 | $41,930 | $43,450 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Forensic Science in Mesa
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Mesa
In Mesa, salaries for forensic science professionals have increased. In 2010 Mesa forensic science professionals earned an average yearly salary of $55,320. Four years earlier in 2006, forensic science professionals in Mesa made an average salary of $49,440 per year. The growth in the salary of forensic science professionals in Mesa is slower than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Forensic science professionals in Mesa
10th percentile |
$35,820 |
25th percentile |
$41,510 |
50th percentile |
$49,680 |
75th percentile |
$64,930 |
90th percentile |
$87,380 |
Mesa forensic science professionals earn a median yearly salary of $49,680. The 10% of forensic science professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $35,820 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately $87,380 per year.
Average Salaries for Forensic science professionals and related professions in Mesa
Criminal Justice |
$45,142 |
Forensic Accounting |
$55,043 |
Computer Forensics |
$55,320 |
Forensic Science |
$55,320 |
Forensic Nursing |
$72,970 |
Criminology |
$77,925 |
Forensic Psychology |
$85,035 |
Mesa forensic science professionals have earnings that are lower than the salaries earned by others in related fields, on average.
Educational Trends
Forensic Science schools in Mesa
There is only one accredited forensic science school in the city. Many of Mesa's forensic science professionals are graduates of this school.
Forensic Science Programs Offered In Mesa
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
1 |
| Total | 1 |
Mesa's forensic science school offers one forensic science degree and certificate program.
Student Completed Forensic Science Degrees In Mesa
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
25 |
| Total | 25 |
In 2010 approximately 25 students graduated from forensic science courses.