Forensic Science Degree

The forensic science degree program at Roberts Wesleyan 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 New York colleges that offer forensic science degrees.

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Roberts Wesleyan College

Also known as RPI, Rensselaer

110 8th St, Troy, NY

Roberts Wesleyan College, located in Rochester, New York, was founded in 1866. The school was first known as the Chili Seminary when it was founded by B.T. Roberts, but changed its name in 1885 to Chesbrough Seminary after a financial gift from A.M. Chesbrough.

In 1945 the school again changed its name, this time to Roberts Junior College in honor of its founder and then again four years later to Roberts Wesleyan College, in order to pay homage to John Wesley, the founder of Methodism. The school added the Northeastern Seminary in 1998, which serves as a graduate school in theology.

Academics

Roberts Wesleyan College offers over fifty programs of study, including pre-professional studies and graduate level work. Students may take a variety of courses as electives to explore educational opportunities outside of their area of study. Various programs and educational opportunities are also present to assist students in the development of skill and the expansion of knowledge. Some programs in the pre-professional category can lead directly to graduate level work as part of a combined program.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Business Administration
• Biblical Studies
• Chemistry
• Liberal Arts

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students interested in enrolling at Roberts Wesleyan College should complete the application for admission and provide all information requested, such as transcripts and test scores as requires. Once received, the student's application will be reviewed and a final decision made regarding admissions. The average GPA for students entering the school is 3.3 and an average SAT score of 1147.

Students in need of financial aid should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the TAP form in order to be considered. Deadlines must be met for financial aid awards to be determined and disbursed. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships.

Students Enrolled in the Forensic Science Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Roberts Wesleyan College offers a bachelor'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

• Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
  • Total Employment: 130
  • Average Hourly Rate: $32.96
  • Average Annual Salary: $68550

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).