Doctor’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, 33 people earned their doctor's degree in forensic science and technology. This earns it the #594 spot on the list of the most popular doctor'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 Doctor’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 doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in forensic science and technology. About 51.5% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 17 |
| Women | 16 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of forensic science and technology doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 22 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 4 |
Most Popular Forensic Science and Technology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 4 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in forensic science and technology. Learn more about the most popular 4 below:
West Virginia University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for forensic science and technology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Each year, around 26,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 3 people received their doctor's degree in forensic science and technology from WVU. About 75% of this group were women, and 25% 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 doctor's degree is Sam Houston State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,856 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,765 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in forensic science and technology from SHSU. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for forensic science and technology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences. Each year, around 1,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in forensic science and technology from OSU Center for Health Sciences. Of these students, 41% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to forensic science and technology that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 6 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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