California State University - Los Angeles (Cal State LA) - Forensic Science
- 5151 State University Dr
- Los Angeles, CA 90032
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Program Description
A program that focuses on the application of the physical, biomedical, and social sciences to the analysis and evaluation of physical evidence, human testimony and criminal suspects. Includes instruction in forensic medicine, forensic dentistry, anthropology, psychology, pathology, forensic laboratory technology, crime scene analysis, fingerprint technology, document analysis, pattern analysis, examination procedures, applicable law and regulations, and professional standards and ethics. Get more details and student breakdown below, including other California schools that offer a forensic science degree. Students at California State University - Los Angeles who have completed this program in 2009-2010 have received the following degrees:
- Master
Breakdown of Students That Completed the Forensic Science Program
The table below lists the number of students that have completed the forensic science program at the California State University - Los Angeles for the 2009-2010 academic year.
Overall
| Total | |
|---|---|
| All Students | 9 |
By Gender
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Male | 2 |
| Female | 7 |
By Race
| Total | |
|---|---|
| American Indian | - |
| Black | - |
| Asian | 1 |
| Hispanic | 3 |
| White | 3 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Career Options For Graduates
Students who have completed this program, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below. The information covers overall job description, estimated salary and wages, along with job projections by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Forensic Science Technicians
Job 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. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of forensic science technicians in our career profile section.
Salary and Wages
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 340
- Average Annual Salary: $70,690
- Average Hourly Rate: $33.99
Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 170
- Average Annual Salary: $74,600
- Average Hourly Rate: $35.86
Projections
- Total Employment (2008): 12,800
- Total Employment Projected (2018): 15,300
- Percent Job Growth: 2.50%
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary
Job Description
Teach courses in criminal justice, corrections, and law enforcement administration. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of postsecondary criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in our career profile section.
List of schools that offer a forensic science degree or program in California
4-Year Colleges and Universities
Community Colleges
| Loma Linda University | |
Loma Linda, CA
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| National University | |
La Jolla, CA
| Students That Completed This Program: 84 |
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| University of California - Davis | |
Davis, CA
| Students That Completed This Program: 21 |
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| City College of San Francisco | |
San Francisco, CA
| Students That Completed This Program: 7 |
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| Diablo Valley College | |
Pleasant Hill, CA
| Students That Completed This Program: 6 |
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| East Los Angeles College | |
Monterey Park, CA
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| Fresno City College | |
Fresno, CA
| Students That Completed This Program: 2 |
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| Fullerton College | |
Fullerton, CA
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| Golden West College | |
Huntington Beach, CA
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| Grossmont College | |
El Cajon, CA
| Students That Completed This Program: 71 |
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| Long Beach City College | |
Long Beach, CA
| Students That Completed This Program: 5 |
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| Los Angeles City College | |
Los Angeles, CA
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| Palomar College | |
San Marcos, CA
| Students That Completed This Program: 2 |
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| Rio Hondo College | |
Whittier, CA
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| Riverside Community College | |
Riverside, CA
| Students That Completed This Program: 56 |
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| San Bernardino Valley College | |
San Bernardino, CA
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| San Diego Miramar College | |
San Diego, CA
| Students That Completed This Program: 8 |
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| Solano Community College | |
Fairfield, CA
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| Southwestern College | |
Chula Vista, CA
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| Victor Valley College | |
Victorville, CA
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| Yuba College | |
Marysville, CA
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009; BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook 2008; O*NET 2006
