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Professional Trends

Missouri Vs. National Forensic Science Employment

Missouri	330
National	12,390

Approximately 3% of the country's forensic science professionals work in Missouri state.

Employment Growth for Forensic science professionals In Missouri

2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
190	210	270	280	330

Yellow: Actual Values

In Missouri, the field of forensic science is growing. In Missouri, 140 more forensic science professionals were working in 2010, than there were in 2006. This represents a 74% growth in the field. 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 Missouri

2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
$45,060	$46,010	$46,970	$45,210	$46,240
$43,489	$45,096	$45,354	$45,661	$46,263

Light Blue: Forensic Science
Dark Yellow: All Professions

As the number of forensic science professionals is growing, the salaries paid to forensic science professionals are increasing in Missouri. In 2006 forensic science professionals made a mean salary of $45,060 per year, and in 2010 they made $46,240 per year.

Salary percentiles for Forensic science professionals in Missouri

10th percentile	$27,930
25th percentile	$34,980
50th percentile	$45,300
75th percentile	$55,230
90th percentile	$67,330

Thus, there was a 3% growth in forensic science professionals' salaries. This growth is mirrored by state trends for all professionals. There is a 141% pay differential between the highest paid forensic science professionals and those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket. Thus, there is huge variation in pay, within the field of forensic science in Missouri.

Average Salaries for Forensic science professionals and related professions in Missouri

Computer Forensics	$56,980
Criminal Justice	$40,054
Criminology	$49,795
Forensic Accounting	$55,240
Forensic Nursing	$67,415
Forensic Psychology	$70,620
Forensic Science	$46,240

In Missouri, 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 Missouri

associate	0
bachelor	2
master	0
doctor	0
Certificate	0
Total	2

The number of students graduating from the 2 accredited forensic science schools in Missouri is decreasing. In 2006, 26 students graduated from forensic science courses in Missouri. And in 2010, 21 students graduated.

Thus there was a 19% percent decrease in the number of forensic science school degree or certificate graduates in Missouri. Most of these graduates, or 100%, earned a bachelor's degree in forensic science.

Forensic Science Faculty Salaries in Missouri

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