Forensic Science Schools In Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, there are 14 accredited schools where forensic science classes faculty can find employment. Below are statistics and other relevant data to help analyze the state of forensic science and forensic science training in Pennsylvania, which includes 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
Pennsylvania Vs. National Forensic Science Employment
| Pennsylvania | No data |
| National | 12,390 |
Employment Growth for Forensic science professionals In Pennsylvania
| 550 | 540 | 530 | No data | No data |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
Forensic Science VS. All Professions salaries in Pennsylvania
| $48,190 | $49,860 | $0 | No data | No data |
| $44,448 | $45,778 | $47,594 | $49,448 | $50,581 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Forensic Science
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
Salary percentiles for Forensic science professionals in Pennsylvania
| No data at this time. |
Average Salaries for Forensic science professionals and related professions in Pennsylvania
Computer Forensics |
$74,720 |
Criminal Justice |
$47,129 |
Criminology |
$68,573 |
Forensic Accounting |
$67,660 |
Forensic Nursing |
$77,480 |
Forensic Psychology |
$74,875 |
Educational Trends
Forensic Science programs available for each degree type for all schools in Pennsylvania
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
9 |
master |
6 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
2 |
| Total | 17 |
The number of students graduating from the 14 accredited forensic science schools in Pennsylvania is increasing. In 2006 there were 82 forensic science graduates from forensic science courses in Pennsylvania and in 2010 there were 206 graduates.
Thus there was a 151% percent increase in the number of forensic science school degree or certificate graduates in Pennsylvania. 53% of these graduates received an bachelor's degree in forensic science.