Master’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, 832 people earned their master's degree in forensic science and technology. This earns it the #196 spot on the list of the most popular master'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 Master’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 estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in forensic science and technology. About 80.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 161 |
| Women | 671 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of forensic science and technology master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 40 |
| Black or African American | 88 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 172 |
| White | 440 |
| International Students | 18 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 74 |
Most Popular Forensic Science and Technology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 47 colleges that offer a master’s degree in forensic science and technology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for forensic science and technology students seekinga master's degree is National University. Roughly 18,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,912 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their master's degree in forensic science and technology from National University. About 82% of this group were women, and 48% 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 master's degree is Universidad del Turabo. Each year, around 13,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $2,652 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their master's degree in forensic science and technology from Universidad del Turabo. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.
Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in forensic science and technology. Each year, around 1,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their master's degree in forensic science and technology from OSU Center for Health Sciences. Of these students, 68% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of New Haven comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in forensic science and technology. Each year, around 6,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 45 people received their master's degree in forensic science and technology from University of New Haven. About 84% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for forensic science and technology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Stevenson University. Each year, around 3,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,940 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,460 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their master's degree in forensic science and technology from Stevenson. Of these students, 79% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
George Mason University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in forensic science and technology. Each year, around 38,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 42 people received their master's degree in forensic science and technology from GMU. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women.
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in forensic science and technology. Each year, around 3,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master's degree in forensic science and technology from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.
Boston University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in forensic science and technology. Roughly 32,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,798 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,798 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in forensic science and technology from Boston U. Of these students, 89% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Virginia Commonwealth University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in forensic science and technology. Each year, around 29,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 23 people received their master's degree in forensic science and technology from VCU. Of these students, 86% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Syracuse University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in forensic science and technology. Each year, around 21,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 22 people received their master's degree in forensic science and technology from Syracuse. About 97% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Hofstra University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in forensic science and technology. Each year, around 10,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,335 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,340 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in forensic science and technology from Hofstra. Of these students, 79% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - Davis comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in forensic science and technology. Each year, around 39,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in forensic science and technology from UC Davis. Around 56% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
California State University - Los Angeles comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in forensic science and technology. Roughly 26,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in forensic science and technology from Cal State LA. Of these students, 75% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Marshall University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in forensic science and technology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,372 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,710 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in forensic science and technology from Marshall University. About 100% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Arcadia University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in forensic science and technology. Roughly 3,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,590 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,390 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in forensic science and technology from Arcadia. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
The 15th most popular school in the country for forensic science and technology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Duquesne University. Roughly 8,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,146 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $26,568 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in forensic science and technology from Duquesne. Of these students, 69% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Florida International University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in forensic science and technology. Roughly 58,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in forensic science and technology from FIU. Around 61% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.
Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in forensic science and technology. Each year, around 29,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 14 people received their master's degree in forensic science and technology from IUPUI. About 75% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
George Washington University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in forensic science and technology. Roughly 27,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in forensic science and technology from GWU. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
Towson University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in forensic science and technology. Each year, around 21,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,382 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,108 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in forensic science and technology from Towson. Around 47% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.
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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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