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Major Overview for Forensic Science and Technology

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Overview for Forensic Science and Technology

A program that focuses on the application of the physical, biomedical, and social sciences to the analysis and evaluation of physical evidence, human testimony and criminal suspects. Includes instruction in forensic medicine, forensic dentistry, anthropology, psychology, pathology, forensic laboratory technology, crime scene analysis, fingerprint technology, document analysis, pattern analysis, examination procedures, applicable law and regulations, and professional standards and ethics.

Careers for Forensic Science and Technology Majors

A major in Forensic Science and Technology is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Forensic Science and Technology

Top 46 U.S. Colleges with the most degrees awarded of Forensic Science and Technology among the 2006-2007 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded*/
Percentage
SelectivityCost*
Baylor University
Waco, TX
68
(3.2%)
Highly Selective$33,499
University of New Haven
West Haven, CT
54
(10.0%)
Minimally Selective$38,006
CUNY John Jay College Criminal Justice
New York, NY
53
(3.1%)
Minimally Selective$5,217
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
42
(1.3%)
Moderately Selective$16,598
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
34
(0.4%)
Moderately Selective$13,060
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND
33
(1.7%)
Minimally Selective$12,660
Hilbert College
Hamburg, NY
24
(10.8%)
Minimally Selective$23,900
Alvernia College
Reading, PA
21
(5.0%)
Minimally Selective$31,451
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY
20
(1.0%)
Moderately Selective$12,630
Mountain State University
Beckley, WV
19
(2.6%)
Open Admissions$13,864
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* The number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2006-2007 graduating class.