forensic nursing Master’s Degrees
There are 3 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in forensic nursing. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about16% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Education Levels of forensic nursing Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 21 people earned theirforensic nursing majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in forensic nursing at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 21 |
Earnings of forensic nursing Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s degree in forensic nursing of $80,149 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $83,453 |
| 4 years | $80,149 |
| 5 years | $90,156 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in forensic nursing. About 94.7% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1 |
| Women | 18 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of forensic nursing graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16 | 84.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 | 5.3% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 5.3% |
| Race Unknown | 1 | 5.3% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular forensic nursing Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 4 colleges that offer a master’s degree in forensic nursing. Learn more about the most popular below:
Oakland University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for forensic nursing majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in forensic nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station is a popular choice for forensic nursing majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 7 master's degrees in forensic nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in forensic nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Monmouth University is a popular choice for forensic nursing majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in forensic nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in forensic nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kent State University at Kent is a popular choice for forensic nursing majors seeking their master's degree. Graduates who complete their master's degree in forensic nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to forensic nursing that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 256,965 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 14,847 |
| Nursing Practice | 9,206 |
| Nursing Administration | 7,911 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | 4,379 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.