If you decide that you want to get a forensic nursing degree, then you might want to consider attending one of the 3 forensic nursing schools in El Paso, Texas. With an overall population of 563,662 and a student population of 53,380, approximately 49,894 of El Paso students attend one of El Paso's schools that offer forensic nursing programs.
El Paso's largest forensic nursing school is The University of Texas at El Paso. In 2010, The University of Texas at El Paso graduated approximately 324 students with credentials in forensic nursing.
In 2010, 473 students graduated with a forensic nursing degree in El Paso. If you decide to join their ranks, you can expect to pay an average of $19,115 per year in tuition if you are eligible for instate tuition. Out of state tuition for all El Paso forensic nursing schools was an average of $27,475 per year in 2009.
In addition to tuition costs, plan on spending an average of $1,045 for forensic nursing related books and supplies each year. And if you live on campus at one of the El Paso-based forensic nursing schools, you will have an added expense of $4,203 per year, on average, for room and board. Students who live at home can cut this cost down to approximately $8,659.
After graduating with your credentials in forensic nursing, if you decide to work as a forensic nurse in El Paso, your job prospects are good. In 2010, of the 20,570 forensic nurses in Texas, 390 were working in the greater El Paso area. El Paso's forensic nurse workforce is projected to increase by 24% by the year 2018. This projected change is faster than the projected nationwide trend for forensic nurses.
The average salary you can expect to earn as a forensic nurse in El Paso is $78,970 per year. This is higher than the state-wide average salary for forensic nurses.
Address:
919 Hunter Drive, El Paso, Texas 79915-1908
Awards Offered:
Less than 1 year certificate
1-2 years certificate
Associate's degree
Address:
500 W. University Ave, El Paso, Texas 79968-0691
Awards Offered:
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Address:
3210 Dyer, El Paso, Texas 79930
Awards Offered:
Less than 1 year certificate
1-2 years certificate
Associate's degree