Forensic Science Schools
In Seattle, Washington

In Seattle, there is only one forensic science school where forensic science faculty can find employment. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in forensic science in the city of Seattle, which encompasses forensic science training at the forensic science bachelors degree level.

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Professional Trends

Seattle Vs. Washington Forensic Science Employment

Seattle 70
Washington 140

Of the 140 forensic science professionals employed in Washington State, 70 work in Seattle. As the number of forensic science professionals in Seattle has increased, overall employment in Seattle has also increased.

Seattle Vs. Washington Forensic Science employment growth

310 300 300 160 140
No data No data No data No data 70
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
  • Grey: Washington
  • Dark Yellow: Seattle

Forensic Science VS. All professions salaries in Seattle

No data No data No data No data $55,770
$47,730 $49,890 $51,680 $53,240 $54,610
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
  • Light Blue: Forensic Science in Seattle
  • Dark Yellow: All Professions in Seattle

In 2010 Seattle forensic science professionals earned an average yearly salary of $55,770. The growth in the salary of forensic science professionals in Seattle is faster than the salary trend for all careers in the city.

Salary percentiles for Forensic science professionals in Seattle

10th percentile		 $42,630
25th percentile		 $48,930
50th percentile		 $55,150
75th percentile		 $63,170
90th percentile		 $72,270

Seattle forensic science professionals earn a median yearly salary of $55,150. The 10% of forensic science professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $42,630 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 70% higher salaries.

Average Salaries for Forensic science professionals and related professions in Seattle

Criminal Justice		 $51,156
Forensic Science		 $55,770
Computer Forensics		 $55,770
Criminology		 $57,060
Forensic Accounting		 $63,473
Forensic Psychology		 $74,355
Forensic Nursing		 $91,525

On average forensic science professional salaries in Seattle are lower than salaries earned by their professional counterparts in related professions.

Educational Trends

Forensic Science schools in Seattle

1

Many of Seattle's forensic science professionals are graduates of the only accredited forensic science school in the city.

Forensic Science Programs Offered In Seattle

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Seattle's forensic science school offers one forensic science degree and certificate program.

Student Completed Forensic Science Degrees In Seattle

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Forensic Science Faculty Salaries in Seattle, Washington

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