Forensic Science Degree

The forensic science degree program at Wayne Community College includes instruction for students that focuses on the application of biomedical, physical, and social sciences for the analysis and evaluation of physical evidence, human testimony, and criminal suspects. Students who graduate the forensic science degree program will have knowledge in courses such as forensic medicine, forensic dentistry, anthropology, psychology, pathology, forensic laboratory technology, crime scene analysis, fingerprint technology, document analysis, pattern analysis, examination procedures, and applicable law and regulations. Get more details below including other North Carolina colleges that offer forensic science degrees.

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Wayne Community College

2828 Croadsaile Drive Suite 200, Durham, NC

About
Wayne Community College, located in Goldsboro, North Carolina, was founded in 1957 as the Goldsboro Industrial Education Center with all students being part time students until 1962.  Full time courses were originally offered in drafting, auto mechanics, electronics and nursing. Over the next few years additional locations were opened, expanding the school's service area. In 1964 the school was renamed Wayne Technical Institute, and three years later became Wayne Community College to represent its new focus and mission and growing importance and role in the community. The school is one of the many that comprise the North Carolina Community College System and maintains a steady growth rate in enrollment.

Academics
As a comprehensive community college the school offers a variety of programs and services that allow for academic transfer or career training. Academic transfer programs allow students to complete the first two years of a four year education at WCC followed by transfer to a four year college or university to complete the final two years and earn their bachelor's degree. Career training programs provide an  education in a specific industry or field that allows the student to enter the workforce as a qualified professional upon completion. Such programs take between one and two years to complete and confer a degree or certificate upon completion.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Business Administration
• Early Childhood Education
• Medical Assisting
• Cosmetology

Admissions and Financial Aid
Any student interested in enrollment at WCC may enter by completing the application for admission and paying the associated fees. Students are encouraged to supply previous transcripts and test scores, and may be required to take a placement exam prior to registration. Financial aid is available in the form of loans and grants and distributed based on need as determined by the information provided by the student on their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Aid must be applied for prior to each academic year.

Students Enrolled in the Forensic Science Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Wayne Community College has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Forensic Science Technicians

Description

Collect, identify, classify, and analyze physical evidence related to criminal investigations. Perform tests on weapons or substances, such as fiber, hair, and tissue to determine significance to investigation. May testify as expert witnesses on evidence or crime laboratory techniques. May serve as specialists in area of expertise, such as ballistics, fingerprinting, handwriting, or biochemistry.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, forensic science technicians employment is expected to grow at a rate of 26.6% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Durham-Chapel Hill, NC
  • Total Employment: 30
  • Average Hourly Rate: $22.08
  • Average Annual Salary: $45920

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in criminal justice, corrections, and law enforcement administration. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).