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Colleges and Universities Offering Masters Degrees in Forensic Science

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A masters degree in forensic science offers current professionals in the field as well as graduates of physical and natural science bachelor degree programs a chance to expand their knowledge in the theoretical and practical aspects of science, criminal investigations, the law and their applications in forensic science. Forensic science master degree programs can generally be completed in two years.

The American Academy of Forensic Science (AAFS - www.aafs.org) is an excellent resource for researching forensic science programs.

Salary with a Master's Degree

Salaries for graduates of masters degree programs will vary based on work experience, specialty, geographical location and related factors. Our research of job postings around the web and the AAFS web site found that graduates with no work experience, a bachelors degree and a masters degree in forensic science, chemistry or related field can earn around $43,000 to $63,000 a year. Positions requiring more experience pay more money, for example, a chief forensic toxicologist position with 6 years experience offers a salary range of $78,000 to $118,000 a year depending on education (master's degree or PhD) and additional experience. A master's degree will not guarantee more money or a particular job, but can help you be competitive for those positions.

Forensic Science Masters Degree Programs

(Source: www.aafs.org Master's of Science in Forensic Science) The AAFS has information regarding specialized forensic science masters degree programs such as, Forensic Genetics, Criminalistics, DNA & Serology, Forensic Toxicology, Forensic Toxicology and many others.

George Washington University: located in Washington DC.

Master's of Forensic Sciences - Security Management
Master's of Forensic Sciences - High Technology Crime Investigation

Click Here for info about George Washington University's Forensic Science programs.

Central Pennsylvania College: (Online Programs)

Certificate in Forensic Criminalistics
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice Administration

Click Here for info about Central Pennsylvania College's online programs.

Portland State University:

Bachelor's in Criminology and Criminal Justice

Click Here for info about Portland State University's Criminology - CJ program.

University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Justice Sciences
1530 3rd Avenue S Birmingham, AL 35294
www.uab.edu
(205) 934-2069

University of California, Davis Forensic Science Graduate Group
1333 Research Park Drive
Davis, CA 95616-4852
http://www.extension.ucdavis.edu/forensics
(800) 752-0881

Cedar Crest College Department of Chemistry
100 College Drive
Allentown, PA 18104-6196
http://www.cedarcrest.edu/
(610) 606-4666, ext. 3567

University of Central Oklahoma
Department of Chemistry
100 North University Drive
Edmond, OK 73034
www.chemistry.ucok.edu/masters
(405)974-5510

Drexel University College of Medicine
Medical Science Programs
245 North 15th Street, MS 344
Philadelphia, PA 19102
http://www.drexel.edu/catalog/grad/med/forensic-index.htm
(215)762-7749

Florida International University
University Park
Department of Chemistry
Miami, FL 33199
www.fiu.edu/~ifri/Masters.html
(305)348-7543

George Washington University
Samson Hall 101
Department of Forensic Science
2036 H Street, NW
Washington, DC 20052
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(202)994-7319 

University of Illinois at Chicago
Forensic Science Program MC866
UIC College of Pharmacy
833 South Wood Street
Chicago, IL 60612-7231
www.uic.edu/pharmacy/depts/forensicsci/ 
(312)996-2250 

John Jay College College of Criminal Justice
445 West 59th Street
New York, NY 10019
www.jjay.cuny.edu 
(212) 237-8899

Marshall University 
Forensic Science Center
1401 Forensic Science Drive
Huntington, WV 25701
http://forensics.marshall.edu
(304) 690-4363, ext. 201

Michigan State University
560A Baker Hall
East Lansing, MI 48824-1118
www.forensic.msu.edu 
(517) 353-7133

National University
Forensic Science Program
11355 N. Torrey Pines Road
La Jolla, CA 92037

Nebraska Wesleyan University
Psychology Department
5000 Saint Paul Avenue
Lincoln, NE 68504-2794

University of New Haven
Forensic Science Program
300 Boston Port Road
West Haven, CT 06516

Pace University
Department of Chemistry and Physical Sciences
1 Pace Plaza
New York, NY 10038

Penn State University
Forensic Science
The Eberly College of Science
107 Whitmore Lab
University Park, PA 16902

Sam Houston State University
College of Criminal Justice
PO Box 2296
Huntsville, TX 77341

Texas Tech University
Health Sciences Center
Institute of Forensic Science
3601 4th Street
Lubbock, TX 79430

Towson University
8000 York Road
Towson, MD 21252

Villa Julie College
Chemistry Department
1525 Greenspring Valley Road
Stevenson, MD 21153

Virginia Commonwealth University
Forensic Science Program
1000 West Franklin Street
PO Box 843079
Richmond, VA 23284-3079