Forensic Science Schools In Texas
Forensic Science classes faculty can choose to work at one of 6 accredited forensic science schools in Texas. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in forensic science in the state of Texas, which encompasses forensic science training at the following levels:
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Professional Trends
Texas Vs. National Forensic Science Employment
Texas | 1,030 |
National | 12,390 |
Of all of the forensic science professionals that work in the US, approximately 10% work in Texas state.
Employment Growth for Forensic science professionals In Texas
1,190 | 1,240 | 1,250 | 1,250 | 1,030 |
2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
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- Yellow: Actual Values
The number of forensic science professionals is shrinking in Texas. In 2010 there were 160 less forensic science professionals working in Texas than there were in 2006. Thus, the field of forensic science has shrunk by 13% in Texas. This decline 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 Texas
$39,800 | $41,190 | $42,300 | $46,490 | $45,510 |
$42,701 | $44,703 | $45,514 | $47,910 | $49,136 |
2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
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- Light Blue: Forensic Science
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
The salaries paid to forensic science professionals are growing in Texas. Forensic science professionals earned a yearly mean salary of $39,800 in 2006. They earned a yearly mean salary of $45,510 in 2010.
Salary percentiles for Forensic science professionals in Texas
10th percentile |
$29,130 |
25th percentile |
$34,800 |
50th percentile |
$43,670 |
75th percentile |
$54,390 |
90th percentile |
$64,760 |
Thus, there was a 13% growth in forensic science professionals' salaries. This growth is mirrored by state trends for all professionals. There is a 122% pay differential between the highest paid forensic science professionals and those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket. Thus, there is huge variation in pay, within the field of forensic science in Texas.
Average Salaries for Forensic science professionals and related professions in Texas
Computer Forensics |
$57,405 |
Criminal Justice |
$45,659 |
Criminology |
$57,163 |
Forensic Accounting |
$58,530 |
Forensic Nursing |
$77,125 |
Forensic Psychology |
$73,485 |
Forensic Science |
$45,510 |
Forensic science professionals in Texas earn, on average, less than their counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
Forensic Science programs available for each degree type for all schools in Texas
associate |
2 |
bachelor |
3 |
master |
1 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
Total | 6 |
The number of students graduating from the 6 accredited forensic science schools in Texas is decreasing. In 2006 there were 83 forensic science graduates from forensic science courses in Texas and in 2010 there were 69 graduates.
This represents a 17% decrease in the number of forensic science degree or certificate school graduates in Texas state. 50% of these graduates received a bachelor's degree in forensic science.