In Utah an estimated 16 students graduate from forensic science schools every year. If you too are interested in studying forensic science, Utah has 3 forensic science schools from which you can choose. At forensic science schools in Utah, you can expect to pay $4,135 per year in tuition for a degree in forensic science.
The largest forensic science school in Utah, by student population is Weber State University. It is located in Ogden. Approximately 12 students graduated with a forensic science degree from Weber State University in 2009, which was 75% of the total state forensic science graduates for that year. In 2009, tuition at Weber State University, was approximately $4,088 per year.
A majority of forensic science graduates choose to work as forensic science technicians. If after graduation, you are planning on sticking around the state, you should keep in mind that the job outlook for forensic science graduates in Utah is good. Approximately 120 forensic science technicians are currently working in Utah. The government expects, by 2018, for this number to increase by 31%, or to 160 forensic science technicians.
In Utah, as a forensic science technician, you can expect to earn a salary of anywhere from less than $25,580 per year to more than $57,410 per year. Forensic Science Technicians in Utah earn a median yearly salary of $41,850.
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Utah Valley University
Address:
800 W University Parkway, Orem, Utah 84058-5999
Awards Offered:
Less than 1 year certificate
1-2 years certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Weber State University
Address:
3848 Harrison Blvd, Ogden, Utah 84408-1137
Awards Offered:
Less than 1 year certificate
1-2 years certificate
Associate's degree
2-4 years certificate
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Southern Utah University
Address:
351 West University Blvd, Cedar City, Utah 84720
Awards Offered:
1-2 years certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree