Forensic Nursing Schools In Illinois

In Illinois, there are 84 accredited schools where forensic nursing classes faculty can find employment. Below are statistics and other relevant data to help analyze the state of forensic nursing and forensic nursing training in Illinois, which includes forensic nursing training at the following levels:

Forensic Nursing Certificate
Associates degree in Forensic Nursing
Bachelors degree in Forensic Nursing
Masters degree in Forensic Nursing

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Illinois Vs. National Forensic Nursing Employment

Illinois	10,401
National	314,380

Of all of the forensic nursing professionals in the country, nearly 0% are in the state of Illinois.

Employment Growth for Forensic nursing professionals In Illinois

2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
13,190	11,530	8,460	6,207	4,555

Yellow: Actual Values

In Illinois, forensic nursing is a shrinking field. In 2010 there were 12,640 less forensic nursing professionals working in Illinois than there were in 2006. Thus, in Illinois, this field has shrunk by 96% in four years. This is faster than the trend for forensic nursing professionals around the US. Nationally, the number of forensic nursing professionals has grown by 10% between 2006 and 2010.

Forensic Nursing VS. All Professions salaries in Illinois

2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
$66,055	$77,125	$85,250	$78,185	$80,660
$46,261	$48,114	$49,602	$50,552	$51,250

Light Blue: Forensic Nursing
Dark Yellow: All Professions

In Illinois, as the number of forensic nursing professionals is declining, the salaries earned by forensic nursing professionals are increasing. Forensic nursing professionals earned a yearly mean salary of $66,055 in 2006. They earned a yearly mean salary of $80,660 in 2010.

Salary percentiles for Forensic nursing professionals in Illinois

10th percentile	$37,680
25th percentile	$55,960
50th percentile	$72,925
75th percentile	$94,255
90th percentile	$126,315

This represents a growth in salaries of 18%. This growth is mirrored by state trends for all professionals. Within the field of forensic nursing, there is a huge variation in pay, with the highest paid forensic nursing professionals earning 235% more money than those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket in Illinois state.

Average Salaries for Forensic nursing professionals and related professions in Illinois

BSN	$66,660
Forensic Nursing	$80,660
Forensic Science	$72,990

In Illinois, forensic nursing professionals earn, on average, more than professionals in related fields.

Educational Trends

Forensic Nursing programs available for each degree type for all schools in Illinois

associate	47
bachelor	37
master	13
doctor	0
Certificate	4
Total	101

A majority of these graduates, or 47%, graduated with an associate's degree in forensic nursing.

Forensic Nursing Faculty Salaries in Illinois

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