Forensic Science Schools In Michigan
Michigan has 6 accredited forensic science schools 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 Michigan, which encompasses forensic science training at the following levels:
- Forensic Science Certificate
- Bachelors degree in Forensic Science
- Bachelors degree in Forensic Science
- Masters degree in Forensic Science
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Professional Trends
Michigan Vs. National Forensic Science Employment
| Michigan | 220 |
| National | 12,390 |
Approximately 2% of the country's forensic science professionals work in Michigan state.
Employment Growth for Forensic science professionals In Michigan
| 410 | 380 | 300 | 180 | 220 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
In Michigan, forensic science is a shrinking field. There were 190 less forensic science professionals working in Michigan in 2010, than there were in 2006. Thus, the field of forensic science has shrunk by 46% in Michigan. This decline is faster than the national trend for forensic science professionals which shows a 1% increase in the number of forensic science professionals working around the nation.
Forensic Science VS. All Professions salaries in Michigan
| $47,350 | $49,450 | $51,090 | $56,300 | $63,440 |
| $45,563 | $47,071 | $48,208 | $48,728 | $49,286 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Forensic Science
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
The amount earned by forensic science professionals is increasing in Michigan. The mean salary for forensic science professionals in 2006 was $47,350 per year. And in 2010 the mean salary was $63,440 per year.
Salary percentiles for Forensic science professionals in Michigan
10th percentile |
$35,320 |
25th percentile |
$48,420 |
50th percentile |
$62,760 |
75th percentile |
$69,810 |
90th percentile |
$78,930 |
This represents a growth in salaries of 25%. This growth is mirrored by state trends for all professionals. Within the field of forensic science, there is a huge variation in pay, with the highest paid forensic science professionals earning 123% more money than those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket in Michigan state.
Average Salaries for Forensic science professionals and related professions in Michigan
Computer Forensics |
$65,895 |
Criminal Justice |
$47,333 |
Criminology |
$66,950 |
Forensic Accounting |
$64,903 |
Forensic Nursing |
$80,940 |
Forensic Psychology |
$73,405 |
Forensic Science |
$63,440 |
In Michigan, forensic science professionals make, on average, more than their counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
Forensic Science programs available for each degree type for all schools in Michigan
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
4 |
master |
1 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
1 |
| Total | 6 |
As the number of forensic science professionals is decreasing in Michigan state, the number of students graduating from the 6 accredited forensic science schools in Michigan state is decreasing. In Michigan, there were 17 graduates in 2006. And there were 12 graduates from forensic science courses in 2010.
Thus there was a 29% percent decrease in the number of forensic science school degree or certificate graduates in Michigan. 67% of these graduates received a bachelor's degree in forensic science.