Forensic Nursing Schools
In Buffalo, New York
There are 4 forensic nursing schools in Buffalo for faculty to choose from. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in forensic nursing in the city of Buffalo, which encompasses forensic nursing training at the following levels:
Statistics
Professional Trends
Buffalo Vs. New York Forensic Nursing Employment
| Buffalo | 1,160 |
| New York | 28,750 |
Exactly 1,160 of New York's 28,750 forensic nursing professionals work in Buffalo. Between 2006 and 2010, in Buffalo, there has been a 11% decline in the number of forensic nursing professionals. As the employment for forensic nursing professionals in Buffalo has decreased, overall employment in Buffalo has increased.
Buffalo Vs. New York Forensic Nursing employment growth
| 27,540 | 25,860 | 26,580 | 28,030 | 28,750 |
| 1,300 | 1,280 | 1,240 | 1,260 | 1,160 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: New York
- Dark Yellow: Buffalo
Forensic Nursing VS. All professions salaries in Buffalo
| $98,055 | $87,960 | $93,935 | $85,220 | $85,500 |
| $37,400 | $38,640 | $40,170 | $40,960 | $42,010 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Forensic Nursing in Buffalo
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Buffalo
Salaries for forensic nursing professionals in Buffalo have decreased. In 2010 Buffalo forensic nursing professionals earned an average yearly salary of $85,500. Four years earlier in 2006, the average salary for forensic nursing professionals in Buffalo was $98,055 per year. This decline is slower than the salary trend for all careers in Buffalo.
Salary percentiles for Forensic nursing professionals in Buffalo
10th percentile |
$54,470 |
25th percentile |
$61,310 |
50th percentile |
$72,065 |
75th percentile |
$95,810 |
90th percentile |
$141,145 |
Buffalo forensic nursing professionals earn a median yearly salary of $72,065. The 10% of forensic nursing professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $54,470 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately $141,145 per year.
Average Salaries for Forensic nursing professionals and related professions in Buffalo
BSN |
$63,740 |
Forensic Nursing |
$85,500 |
Buffalo forensic nursing professionals have earnings that are higher than the salaries earned by others in related fields, on average.
Educational Trends
Forensic Nursing schools in Buffalo
Many of Buffalo's forensic nursing professionals are graduates of one of the 4 accredited forensic nursing schools in the city.
Forensic Nursing Programs Offered In Buffalo
associate |
2 |
bachelor |
2 |
master |
1 |
doctor |
1 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 6 |
There are a total of 6 degree and certificate programs in forensic nursing offered by Buffalo's forensic nursing schools.
Student Completed Forensic Nursing Degrees In Buffalo
associate |
231 |
bachelor |
241 |
master |
14 |
doctor |
5 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 491 |
Approximately 491 students graduated from forensic nursing courses in 2010.