Online Forensics Schools

• AIU Online Programs offered: Bachelor's (BIT) - Computer Forensics Bachelor's of Science in Criminal Justice - Forensic Science

• American Sentinel University Programs offered: AS in Criminal Justice

• Argosy University Online Programs offered: Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology

• Ashworth University Programs offered: Forensic Science

• Kaplan University Programs offered: B.S. in Accounting/Auditing-Forensic Accountancy B.S. in Criminal Justice/Crime Scene Investigation B.S. in Criminal Justice/Forensic Psychology Crime Scene Technician Certificate

• Stratford Career Institute Programs offered: Forensic Science

• Central Pennsylvania College Programs offered: Forensic Criminalistics

• Champlain College Programs offered: Computer & Digital Forensics

• Everest University Online Programs offered: Criminal Investigations (Associate's)

• Rasmussen College Programs offered: Info. Systems Mgmt. AAS Degree - Network Security and Forensics Technology Emphasis

Campus Forensics Schools by State

• Arizona

  • Argosy University - Phoenix
    Master of Arts (MA) in Forensic Psychology

  Kaplan College - Phoenix
  Associate of Applied Science: Computer Forensics

• California

  • Argosy University - Alameda
    Master of Arts (MA) in Forensic Psychology

  International Academy of Design and Technology - Sacramento
  Computer Forensics

• Colorado

  • Argosy University - Denver
    Master of Arts (MA) in Forensic Psychology

  Kaplan College - Denver
  Associate of Applied Science: Computer Forensics

• Florida

  • American InterContinental University - Weston
    Criminal Justice-Forensic Science

  Argosy University - Sarasota
  Master of Arts (MA) in Forensic Psychology

  • International Academy of Design and Technology - Orlando
    Computer Forensics

  Keiser University - Daytona Beach
  Crime Scene Technology AS

  • National School of Technology - Ft. Lauderdale
    Criminal Investigations

  Rasmussen College - Holiday
  Info. Systems Mgmt. AAS Degree - Network Security and Forensics Technology Emphasis

• Georgia

  • American InterContinental University - Buckhead
    Criminal Justice-Forensic Science

  Argosy University - Atlanta
  Master of Arts (MA) in Forensic Psychology

• Hawaii

  • Argosy University - Honolulu
    Master of Arts (MA) in Forensic Psychology

• Illinois

  • Argosy University - Chicago
    Master of Arts (MA) in Forensic Psychology

  International Academy of Design and Technology - Chicago
  Computer Forensics

  • Rasmussen College - Rockford
    Info. Systems Mgmt. AAS Degree - Network Security and Forensics Technology Emphasis

• Indiana

  • Kaplan College - Hammond
    Associate of Applied Science: Computer Forensics

• Iowa

  • Kaplan University - Cedar Falls
    B.S. in Accounting/Auditing-Forensic Accountancy , B.S. in Criminal Justice/Crime Scene Investigation , B.S. in Criminal Justice/Forensic Psychology , Crime Scene Technician Certificate

• Maryland

  • Kaplan College - Frederick
    Associate of Applied Science: Computer Forensics

• Michigan

  • International Academy of Design and Technology - Troy
    Computer Forensics

• Minnesota

  • Argosy University - Eagan
    Master of Arts (MA) in Forensic Psychology

  Rasmussen College - Brooklyn Park
  Info. Systems Mgmt. AAS Degree - Network Security and Forensics Technology Emphasis

• Nebraska

  • Kaplan University - Lincoln
    B.S. in Accounting/Auditing-Forensic Accountancy , B.S. in Criminal Justice/Crime Scene Investigation , B.S. in Criminal Justice/Forensic Psychology , Crime Scene Technician Certificate

• Nevada

  • International Academy of Design and Technology - Henderson
    Computer Forensics

• North Dakota

  • Rasmussen College - Bismarck
    Info. Systems Mgmt. AAS Degree - Network Security and Forensics Technology Emphasis

• Pennsylvania

  • Central Pennsylvania College - Lancaster
    Forensic Criminalistics

  Pittsburgh Technical Institute - Cranberry Township
  IT - Network Security & Computer Forensics

  • Tri-State Business Institute - Erie
    Computer Security and Forensics

• Tennessee

  • Argosy University - Nashville
    Master of Arts (MA) in Forensic Psychology

  International Academy of Design and Technology - Nashville
  Computer Forensics

• Texas

  • American InterContinental University - Houston
    Criminal Justice-Forensic Science

  Argosy University - Dallas
  Master of Arts (MA) in Forensic Psychology

  • International Academy of Design and Technology - San Antonio
    Computer Forensics

• Virginia

  • Argosy University - Arlington
    Master of Arts (MA) in Forensic Psychology

• Washington

  • Argosy University - Seattle
    Master of Arts (MA) in Forensic Psychology

  International Academy of Design and Technology - Tukwila
  Computer Forensics

  • Kaplan College - Renton
    Associate of Applied Science: Computer Forensics

• Wisconsin

  • Kaplan College - Milwaukee
    Associate of Applied Science: Computer Forensics

  Rasmussen College - Green Bay
  Info. Systems Mgmt. AAS Degree - Network Security and Forensics Technology Emphasis

Forensic Careers (continued from top)

If you've ever marveled at the professionals of CSI, you should know that the forensic science profession isn't much different from the TV drama. In fact, some forensic careers are even more exciting. And you can be a part of it. Here's how.

Career Overview
Professionals with forensic degrees combine intuition, technology, and basic laws of science to investigate crime scenes and process evidence. They also make recommendations to prosecutors in the handling of specific crime details in court. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals that forensic science technicians held about 13,000 jobs in 2006, with an expected 4,000 to be added through 2016. That’s an increase projected to be much faster than the national average for all occupations in the industry.

Employment Options
Forensic professionals are employed by a range of local, regional, and national agencies of law enforcement. The FBI, Department of Homeland Security, and police and sheriffs associations are most common. According to O*Net OnLine, forensics specialists can wear one of several professional titiles: Crime Scene Technician, Criminalist, Evidence Technician, Crime Scene Investigator, Crime Scene Analyst, Latent Fingerprint Examiner, and Crime Scene Investigations Detective.

Earnings Potential
Payscale reports a large divide in annual salary for forensic science technicians based on the amount of experience on the job. For example, graduates of forensic schools with less than one year on the job can expect to earn just over $30,000 in median annual salary. Those in the business for twenty years typically earn right at $65,000. Salaries vary widely by forensic specialty and assignment. The highest salaries are typically reserve for those with administrative duties.

Sources:
Bureau of Labor Statistics
O*Net OnLine
Payscale