With an overall population of 13,004 and a student population of 13,147, approximately 13,147 of Oroville students attend one of Oroville's schools that offer forensic nursing programs.
The largest forensic nursing school in Oroville, by student population, is Butte College. In 2010, Butte College graduated approximately 82 students with credentials in forensic nursing.
In 2010, 82 students graduated with a forensic nursing degree in Oroville. If you decide to join their ranks, you can expect to pay an average of $804 per year in tuition costs.
In addition to tuition costs, you should plan on spending an average of $1,666 for books and supplies each year, while enrolled in a forensic nursing program in Oroville.
After graduating with your credentials in forensic nursing, if you decide to work as a forensic nurse in Oroville, your job prospects are good. In 2010, of the 28,300 forensic nurses in California, 180 were working in the greater Oroville area. The number of forensic nurses in Oroville is expected to increase by 17% by the year 2018. This anticipated change is faster than the projected nationwide trend for forensic nurses.
As a forensic nurse in Oroville, you can expect to make an average salary of $93,190 per year. This is higher than the average salary for forensic nurses in the state.
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Butte College
Address:
3536 Butte Campus Drive, Oroville, California 95965-8399
Awards Offered:
Less than 1 year certificate
1-2 years certificate
Associate's degree
2-4 years certificate