Bachelor’s Degrees in Forensic Science and Technology
Education Levels of Forensic Science and Technology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,981 people earned their bachelor's degree in forensic science and technology. This earns it the #157 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's 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 Bachelor’s 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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for forensic science and technology students who are bachelor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in forensic science and technology. About 77.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 455 |
| Women | 1,526 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of forensic science and technology bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 72 |
| Black or African American | 166 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 371 |
| White | 1,170 |
| International Students | 33 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 169 |
Most Popular Forensic Science and Technology Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 112 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in forensic science and technology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Farmingdale State College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for forensic science and technology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Roughly 10,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,478 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 206 people received their bachelor's degree in forensic science and technology from SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for forensic science and technology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Central Oklahoma. Roughly 14,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,284 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,626 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 145 people received their bachelor's degree in forensic science and technology from UCO. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for forensic science and technology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of New Haven. Roughly 6,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,990 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 126 people received their bachelor's degree in forensic science and technology from University of New Haven. About 71% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Maryland Global Campus comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in forensic science and technology. Roughly 58,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,632 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,432 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 119 people received their bachelor's degree in forensic science and technology from UMGC. Around 47% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.
West Virginia University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in forensic science and technology. Roughly 26,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,648 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,908 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their bachelor's degree in forensic science and technology from WVU. About 88% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
American Public University System comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in forensic science and technology. Each year, around 50,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,650 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their bachelor's degree in forensic science and technology from American Military University. About 52% of this group were women, and 37% 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 bachelor's degree is University of Wisconsin - Platteville. Roughly 7,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,827 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,223 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their bachelor's degree in forensic science and technology from UW - Platteville. About 82% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Virginia Commonwealth University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in forensic science and technology. Roughly 29,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,850 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,404 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their bachelor's degree in forensic science and technology from VCU. Of these students, 78% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Syracuse University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in forensic science and technology. Roughly 21,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,310 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $44,928 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their bachelor's degree in forensic science and technology from Syracuse. About 83% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 10th most popular school in the country for forensic science and technology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is John Jay College of Criminal Justice. Each year, around 15,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their bachelor's degree in forensic science and technology from John Jay. About 88% of this group were women, and 62% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 11th most popular school in the country for forensic science and technology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Hilbert College. Each year, around 800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $29,300 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,955 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their bachelor's degree in forensic science and technology from Hilbert College. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.
The 11th most popular school in the country for forensic science and technology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Grand Canyon University. Roughly 103,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,390 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,138 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their bachelor's degree in forensic science and technology from Grand Canyon University. Of these students, 82% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Southern Mississippi is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in forensic science and technology. Each year, around 14,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,508 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their bachelor's degree in forensic science and technology from Southern Miss. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
George Mason University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in forensic science and technology. Roughly 38,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,726 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their bachelor's degree in forensic science and technology from GMU. About 78% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Texas at El Paso is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in forensic science and technology. Roughly 24,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,865 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their bachelor's degree in forensic science and technology from UTEP. Of these students, 77% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in forensic science and technology. Roughly 29,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,241 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,648 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their bachelor's degree in forensic science and technology from IUPUI. About 76% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Central Florida comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in forensic science and technology. Each year, around 71,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their bachelor's degree in forensic science and technology from UCF. Of these students, 66% were women and 66% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in forensic science and technology. Roughly 20,300 attend the school each year. 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, 29 people received their bachelor's degree in forensic science and technology from Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.
Texas A&M University - College Station comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in forensic science and technology. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their bachelor's degree in forensic science and technology from Texas A&M College Station. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in forensic science and technology. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their bachelor's degree in forensic science and technology from Penn State University Park. About 86% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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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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