Forensic Science Degree

The forensic science degree program at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer forensic science degrees.

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Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (Cairn)

200 Manor Ave, Langhorne, PA

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine is a nonprofit private graduate level school located in Philadelphia. The yearly enrollment for the school is about two thousand students. Fully accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, this school awards graduate level degrees as a health sciences school.

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine contains multiple schools that oversee specific programs and their respective curriculums. These schools may also have differing admissions procedures and tuition costs. Listed below are the specialty schools along with their estimated annual tuition:

• Osteopathic Medical School (Tuition: $41,000/year)
• Pharmacy School (Tuition: $32,000/year)

The average cost for tuition for the graduate level programs are around $25,000 each year.

Areas of study available at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine include but are not limited to:

• Osteopathic Medicine
• Health Preparatory Programs
• Physician Assistant
• Forensic Science

A school affiliated hospital is available which provides learning opportunities for students as well as access to medical and healthcare professionals for local residents.

Students should visit the school's http://www.pcom.edu to see additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Forensic Science Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Cairn offers a master's degree program in forensic science.

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

• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 100
  • Average Hourly Rate: $26.78
  • Average Annual Salary: $55710

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).