Associate Degrees in Forensic Science and Technology
Education Levels of Forensic Science and Technology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 508 people earned their associate degree in forensic science and technology. This earns it the #179 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in forensic science and technology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,981 |
| Master’s Degree | 832 |
| Basic Certificate | 717 |
| Associate Degree | 508 |
| Graduate Certificate | 172 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 119 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 33 |
Earnings of Forensic Science and Technology Majors With Associate Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in forensic science and technology. About 83.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 83 |
| Women | 425 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of forensic science and technology associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 57 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 176 |
| White | 205 |
| International Students | 8 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 51 |
Most Popular Forensic Science and Technology Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 79 colleges that offer an associate degree in forensic science and technology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Miami Dade College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for forensic science and technology majors who are seeking their associate degree. Each year, around 46,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their associate degree in forensic science and technology from MDC. About 84% of this group were women, and 92% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for forensic science and technology majors who are seeking their associate degree is Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale. Each year, around 20,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $22,936 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,390 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their associate degree in forensic science and technology from Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale. About 93% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
St Petersburg College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in forensic science and technology. Each year, around 26,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their associate degree in forensic science and technology from SPC. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for forensic science and technology majors who are seeking their associate degree is Fox Valley Technical College. Each year, around 11,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their associate degree in forensic science and technology from FVTC. Of these students, 76% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for forensic science and technology majors who are seeking their associate degree is Palm Beach State College. Each year, around 26,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their associate degree in forensic science and technology from Palm Beach State College. Of these students, 88% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for forensic science and technology majors who are seeking their associate degree is Borough of Manhattan Community College. Roughly 22,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their associate degree in forensic science and technology from BMCC. About 92% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for forensic science and technology majors who are seeking their associate degree is Eastern Florida State College. Each year, around 13,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their associate degree in forensic science and technology from EFSC. Of these students, 90% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Forsyth Technical Community College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in forensic science and technology. Each year, around 7,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their associate degree in forensic science and technology from Forsyth Tech. About 83% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for forensic science and technology majors who are seeking their associate degree is Phoenix College. Each year, around 9,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their associate degree in forensic science and technology from Phoenix College. Of these students, 90% were women and 70% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Broward College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in forensic science and technology. Each year, around 33,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their associate degree in forensic science and technology from BC. Of these students, 67% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for forensic science and technology majors who are seeking their associate degree is Wake Technical Community College. Each year, around 21,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their associate degree in forensic science and technology from Wake Technical Community College. About 86% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Florida SouthWestern State College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in forensic science and technology. Each year, around 15,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their associate degree in forensic science and technology from FSW. About 85% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 13th most popular school in the country for forensic science and technology majors who are seeking their associate degree is Johnston Community College. Roughly 4,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their associate degree in forensic science and technology from Johnston Community College. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.
Grossmont College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in forensic science and technology. Roughly 15,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their associate degree in forensic science and technology from Grossmont College. Around 68% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
Fayetteville Technical Community College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in forensic science and technology. Roughly 10,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their associate degree in forensic science and technology from FTCC. Of these students, 91% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 15th most popular school in the country for forensic science and technology majors who are seeking their associate degree is Anne Arundel Community College. Roughly 11,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their associate degree in forensic science and technology from AACC. About 75% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Herkimer County Community College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in forensic science and technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their associate degree in forensic science and technology from Herkimer College.
William Rainey Harper College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in forensic science and technology. Each year, around 12,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their associate degree in forensic science and technology from Harper College. Of these students, 71% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 19th most popular school in the country for forensic science and technology majors who are seeking their associate degree is Hudson Valley Community College. Roughly 8,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their associate degree in forensic science and technology from HVCC.
Central Carolina Community College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in forensic science and technology. Each year, around 5,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their associate degree in forensic science and technology from Central Carolina Community College.
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*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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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