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Online Schools for Forensic Technician
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- AIU Online
- Ashworth College
- Central Pennsylvania College
- DeVry University Online
- ITT Technical Institute
- Kaplan University
- Penn Foster Career School
- Stratford Career Institute
- Strayer University Online
- Westwood College
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Forensic Technician
Job Numbers and Growth
Across the US there are 13,000 forensic technician. This occupation has an unemployment level that is low.
Part-Time Work and Self-Employment
Employees may end up working less than full time; 19% of those in the career did so in 2008. 1% of the time forensic technician are self employed.
Training and Education
Finding jobs is easier for workers with a bachelor's degree. Recent government surveys (2008) show that 46% of employees have received at least a 4 year degree. Forensic technician who attended college, but do not have a degree make up 35% of the total. A high school diploma was all the education obtained by 19% of workers. Recommended schools are shown in the column to the right; request information from them to help you decide which, if any, could help you with this career.
Area Job Conditions
The fewest jobs (per capita) are found in Oakland (California), Minneapolis (Minnesota), and Boston (Massachusetts), and the most jobs are found in Raleigh (North Carolina), Austin (Texas), and Richmond (Virginia).
The earnings potential (not adjusted for cost of living) is highest in Santa Ana (California), Oakland (California), and Santa Rosa (California). However, the potential is lowest in Austin (Texas), San Antonio (Texas), and Raleigh (North Carolina).
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Forensic Technician: Job and Salary Data by Metropolitan Area
The table below shows data for Forensic Technician, as of 2008. The Popularity in Area number tells you how common jobs for Forensic Technician are in the area, compared to other US metro areas. A value of 1.0 means an average number of people in the position for area population. Lower numbers mean fewer of these positions in the metro area. The most popular areas for Forensic Technician are starred 
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| State | Area | Positions | Typical Pay | Popularity in Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Birmingham | 60 | $57,550 | 2.2 |
| Alaska | Anchorage | 40 | $59,300 | 4.9 |
| Arizona | Phoenix | 310 | $54,680 | 3.1 |
| Arizona | Tucson | 90 | $48,460 | 4.7 |
| California | Oakland | 40 | $70,320 | 0.7 |
| California | Riverside | 170 | $51,850 | 2.5 |
| California | Sacramento | 180 | $56,980 | 3.8 |
| California | San Diego | 160 | $63,190 | 2.2 |
| California | Santa Ana | 170 | $74,600 | 2.1 |
| California | Santa Rosa | 50 | $67,070 | 5.3 |
| Colorado | Denver | 180 | $55,780 | 2.7 |
| District of Columbia | Washington | 350 | $68,930 | 2.8 |
| Florida | Cape Coral | 40 | $46,010 | 3.7 |
| Florida | Fort Lauderdale | 90 | $54,040 | 2.3 |
| Florida | Lakeland | 40 | $41,130 | 4 |
| Florida | Miami | 90 | $56,420 | 1.7 |
| Florida | Orlando | 200 | $42,620 | 3.6 |
| Florida | Tampa | 180 | $47,990 | 2.8 |
| Florida | West Palm Beach | 110 | $47,720 | 3.9 |
| Georgia | Atlanta | 130 | $48,100 | 1 |
| Idaho | Boise | 40 | $45,950 | 2.9 |
| Illinois | Chicago | 450 | $64,880 | 2.2 |
| Kentucky | Louisville | 40 | 1.2 | |
| Maryland | Baltimore | 140 | $51,850 | 2 |
| Massachusetts | Boston | 40 | $76,470 | 0.4 |
| Michigan | Grand Rapids | 40 | $58,830 | 2 |
| Minnesota | Minneapolis | 60 | $38,740 | 0.6 |
| Missouri | Kansas City | 110 | $52,270 | 2 |
| Missouri | St Louis | 140 | $58,960 | 1.9 |
| North Carolina | Charlotte | 110 | $46,960 | 2.3 |
| North Carolina | Raleigh | 270 | $37,670 | 10 |
| Oregon | Portland | 150 | $57,290 | 2.7 |
| Pennsylvania | Harrisburg | 50 | $51,010 | 3 |
| Texas | Austin | 220 | $41,090 | 5.4 |
| Texas | Dallas | 230 | $45,920 | 2.1 |
| Texas | Fort Worth | 130 | $46,880 | 2.8 |
| Texas | Houston | 160 | $47,760 | 1.2 |
| Texas | San Antonio | 220 | $35,820 | 4.9 |
| Utah | Salt Lake City | 100 | $43,120 | 3 |
| Virginia | Richmond | 170 | $54,090 | 5.4 |
| Virginia | Virginia Beach | 80 | $55,620 | 2 |
| Wisconsin | Madison | 40 | $42,080 | 2.3 |
| Wisconsin | Milwaukee | 70 | 1.6 |
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Recommended Schools for Forensic Technician
Known schools with online forms to request info on becoming Forensic Technician. For info from a school, click the school name.
Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
California
- AIU (Los Angeles)
- Everest College
- ITT Technical Institute
- International Academy of Design and Technology (IADT) (Sacramento)
- Westwood College
Colorado
Florida
- American InterContinental University (Weston)
- Everest University
- ITT Technical Institutes
- International Academy of Design and Technology
- Keiser University
- Rasmussen College
Georgia
Idaho
Illinois
- Everest College
- ITT Technical Institutes
- International Academy of Design and Technology (IADT)
- Rasmussen College
- Westwood College
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Nebraska
Nevada
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
- AIU (Houston)
- Everest College
- ITT Technical Institute
- International Academy of Design and Technology (San Antonio)
- Westwood College
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
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