Forensic Science Degree

The forensic science degree program at Eastern New Mexico University – Main Campus 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 Mexico colleges that offer forensic science degrees.

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Eastern New Mexico University – Main Campus

Also known as ENMU-Portales

417 Schepps Blvd, Clovis, NM

Eastern New Mexico University - Main Campus is a public institution that has a large number of degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Portales, New Mexico, in a predominantly rural area. ENMU has an annual student enrollment of approximately five thousand.

Areas of study offered at Eastern New Mexico University - Main Campus include:

• Education
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Communications And Journalism

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, transcripts, and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. Very common standardized test scores among applicants admitted to ENMU are within the range of 17 to 23 on the ACT, or 830 to 1100 on the SAT exam. This school has an acceptance rate of about 63 percent of which only 50 percent decided to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found at enmu.edu.

Tuition & fees at ENMU are different for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs around $4,600 per year and out-of-state tuition costing $11,000 per year. The cost of on-campus housing is about $3,100 annually. ENMU may offer financial aid for students who are eligible as loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

ENMU has a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Available sports offered may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division II)
• Football (NCAA Division II)

Students can visit the school's http://www.enmu.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Forensic Science Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. ENMU-Portales 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

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).