Forensic Science Degree

The forensic science degree program at CUNY John Jay College Criminal Justice 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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CUNY John Jay College Criminal Justice

695 Park Ave, New York, NY

John Jay is a public school that has a large selection of degrees available for students to choose from. The school is located in New York, NY, in a predominantly urban area. John Jay has a yearly student enrollment of approximately fifteen thousand.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs John Jay offers:

• Security And Protective Services
• Psychology
• Public Administration And Social Services
• Social Sciences

Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. The majority of students at CUNY John Jay College Criminal Justice scored in a range of 850 - 1030 on the SAT. This school has an acceptance rate of 47 percent of which only 33 percent decided to attend.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay around $6,000 and nonresidents pay $13,000 annually. Students at CUNY John Jay College Criminal Justice may be eligible for aid which is usually loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Athletic programs are available at John Jay through the NCAA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate athletics. Athletic programs offered may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Soccer (NCAA Division III)

Students who wish to view more about CUNY John Jay College Criminal Justice can check out their website at http://www.jjay.cuny.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Forensic Science Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. CUNY John Jay College Criminal Justice has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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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

• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 40
  • Average Hourly Rate: $26.53
  • Average Annual Salary: $55180

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).