Forensic Science Schools In North Carolina
There are 13 accredited forensic science schools in North Carolina for faculty who teach forensic science classes to choose from. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in forensic science in the state of North Carolina, which encompasses forensic science training at the following levels:
- Forensic Science Certificate
- Associates degree in Forensic Science
- Bachelors degree in Forensic Science
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Professional Trends
North Carolina Vs. National Forensic Science Employment
| North Carolina | 440 |
| National | 12,390 |
Approximately 4% of the country's forensic science professionals work in North Carolina state.
Employment Growth for Forensic science professionals In North Carolina
| 420 | 530 | 520 | 380 | 440 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
The number of forensic science professionals is growing in North Carolina. In North Carolina, 20 more forensic science professionals were working in 2010, than there were in 2006. This represents a 5% growth in the field. This growth 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 North Carolina
| $36,050 | $37,690 | $39,810 | $44,030 | $43,900 |
| $42,193 | $43,618 | $45,387 | $46,982 | $48,254 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Forensic Science
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
In North Carolina, as the number of forensic science professionals is growing, the salaries earned by forensic science professionals are increasing. The mean salary for forensic science professionals in 2006 was $36,050 per year. And in 2010 the mean salary was $43,900 per year.
Salary percentiles for Forensic science professionals in North Carolina
10th percentile |
$32,260 |
25th percentile |
$35,190 |
50th percentile |
$41,380 |
75th percentile |
$50,060 |
90th percentile |
$61,310 |
Thus, forensic science professionals' salaries grew by 18% in 4 years. State trends for all professions mirror this growth. In North Carolina state, within the field of forensic science, there is a huge variation in pay. The highest paid forensic science professionals earn 90% more money than those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket.
Average Salaries for Forensic science professionals and related professions in North Carolina
Computer Forensics |
$57,575 |
Criminal Justice |
$40,959 |
Criminology |
$51,090 |
Forensic Accounting |
$58,757 |
Forensic Nursing |
$79,905 |
Forensic Psychology |
$75,055 |
Forensic Science |
$43,900 |
In North Carolina, forensic science professionals earn, on average, less than professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Forensic Science programs available for each degree type for all schools in North Carolina
associate |
9 |
bachelor |
4 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
3 |
| Total | 16 |
The number of students graduating from the 13 accredited forensic science schools in North Carolina is increasing. In 2006 there were 23 forensic science graduates from forensic science courses in North Carolina and in 2010 there were 67 graduates.
There was an increase in the number of forensic science school degree or certificate graduates in North Carolina by 191%. 56% of these graduates received an associate's degree in forensic science.