Forensic Science Schools In Virginia
There are 5 accredited forensic science schools in Virginia for faculty who teach forensic science classes to choose from. Below are statistics and other relevant data to help analyze the state of forensic science and forensic science training in Virginia, which includes forensic science training at the following levels:
- Forensic Science Certificate
- Associates degree in Forensic Science
- Bachelors degree in Forensic Science
- Bachelors degree in Forensic Science
- Masters degree in Forensic Science
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Professional Trends
Virginia Vs. National Forensic Science Employment
| Virginia | 350 |
| National | 12,390 |
Of all of the forensic science professionals that work in the US, approximately 3% work in Virginia state.
Employment Growth for Forensic science professionals In Virginia
| 190 | 410 | 430 | 430 | 350 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
In Virginia, forensic science is a growing field. In Virginia, 160 more forensic science professionals were working in 2010, than there were in 2006. Thus, in Virginia, this field has grown by 84% in four years. This growth is faster than the change in the number of forensic science professionals around the country. Nationally, the number of forensic science professionals has grown by 1% from 2006 to 2010.
Forensic Science VS. All Professions salaries in Virginia
| $54,730 | $59,250 | $64,320 | $67,860 | $69,860 |
| $46,318 | $48,287 | $49,095 | $50,643 | $51,501 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- 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 Virginia. In 2006 forensic science professionals made a mean salary of $54,730 per year, and in 2010 they made $69,860 per year.
Salary percentiles for Forensic science professionals in Virginia
10th percentile |
$36,850 |
25th percentile |
$48,340 |
50th percentile |
$65,030 |
75th percentile |
$82,910 |
90th percentile |
$100,910 |
This represents a 22% growth in salaries. This growth is mirrored by state trends for all professionals. Within the field of forensic science, there is a huge variation in pay, with the highest paid forensic science professionals earning 174% more money than those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket in Virginia state.
Average Salaries for Forensic science professionals and related professions in Virginia
Computer Forensics |
$75,520 |
Criminal Justice |
$52,204 |
Criminology |
$64,220 |
Forensic Accounting |
$71,593 |
Forensic Nursing |
$87,255 |
Forensic Psychology |
$80,330 |
Forensic Science |
$69,860 |
Forensic science professionals in Virginia earn, on average, more than their counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
Forensic Science programs available for each degree type for all schools in Virginia
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
3 |
master |
1 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
1 |
| Total | 6 |
As the number of forensic science professionals is increasing in Virginia state, the number of students graduating from the 5 accredited forensic science schools in Virginia state is also increasing. In 2006 there were 58 forensic science graduates from forensic science courses in Virginia and in 2010 there were 90 graduates.
There was an increase in the number of forensic science school degree or certificate graduates in Virginia by 55%. A majority of these graduates, or 50%, graduated with an bachelor's degree in forensic science.