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About Forensic Chemistry

A program that focuses on the application of chemical techniques and instrumentation to the analysis and evaluation of physical evidence to aid in criminal investigations. Includes instruction in analytical, inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry; biochemistry; forensic toxicology; instrumental analysis; crime scene processing; criminal investigation; forensic laboratory technology; and applicable law.

Students majoring in Forensic Chemistry can earn up to a Bachelors degree. On average, 22% percent of men and 78% percent of women make up the degrees awarded across all college campuses. Forensic Chemistry is most popular in Arizona. The Median Starting Salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Forensic Chemistry is $45,700.

Popularity of Forensic Chemistry Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Forensic Chemistry degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

Majoring in Forensic Chemistry, your education is applicable to different careers. Forensic Chemistry majors go on to pursue jobs including Chemists and Natural Sciences Managers which are in high demand. Some of the jobs with the highest salary for Forensic Chemistry majors include Natural Sciences Managers, Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary and Chemists.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Forensic Chemistry majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Forensic Chemistry majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
292
Female Students
227 (77%)
Male Students
65 (22%)
White (206, 71%)
Hispanic or Latino (54, 18%)
Black or African American (11, 4%)
Asian (8, 3%)
Two or more races (8, 3%)
U.S. Nonresident (3, 1%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (1, <1%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (1, <1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)

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