Forensic Science Schools
In Scottsdale, Arizona
Forensic Science faculty can choose to work at only one forensic science school in Scottsdale. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in forensic science in the city of Scottsdale, which encompasses forensic science training at the following levels:
- Forensic Science Certificate
- Associates degree in Forensic Science
Statistics
Professional Trends
Scottsdale Vs. Arizona Forensic Science Employment
| Scottsdale | 510 |
| Arizona | 680 |
Exactly 510 of the 680 forensic science professionals employed in Arizona, work in Scottsdale. The number of forensic science professionals in Scottsdale has grown by 50% from 2006 to 2010. Overall employment in Scottsdale has also increased.
Scottsdale 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: Scottsdale
Forensic Science VS. All professions salaries in Scottsdale
| $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 Scottsdale
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Scottsdale
In Scottsdale, salaries for forensic science professionals have increased. Scottsdale forensic science professionals made $55,320 per year, on average, in 2010. The average salary for forensic science professionals in Scottsdale was $49,440 per year, four years earlier in 2006. The growth in the salary of forensic science professionals in Scottsdale is slower than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Forensic science professionals in Scottsdale
10th percentile |
$35,820 |
25th percentile |
$41,510 |
50th percentile |
$49,680 |
75th percentile |
$64,930 |
90th percentile |
$87,380 |
Forensic science professionals in Scottsdale earn a median salary of $49,680 per year. 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 144% higher salaries.
Average Salaries for Forensic science professionals and related professions in Scottsdale
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 |
On average forensic science professionals in Scottsdale earn salaries that are lower than the salaries earned by other professionals in Scottsdale.
Educational Trends
Forensic Science schools in Scottsdale
There is only one accredited forensic science school in the city. Many of Scottsdale's forensic science professionals are graduates of this school.
Forensic Science Programs Offered In Scottsdale
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
1 |
| Total | 2 |
There are a total of 2 degree and certificate programs in forensic science offered by Scottsdale's forensic science schools.
Student Completed Forensic Science Degrees In Scottsdale
associate |
3 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
28 |
| Total | 31 |
In 2010 approximately 31 students completed forensic science courses.