Tuition costs are a reality of post-secondary education, but it’s important not to be discouraged. If your top school is financially out of reach, your second or third choice may serve your future just as well. To help you find the program that’s right for you, we’ve rounded up typical tuition costs for forensic science degrees. Here’s the range:

average yearly tuition as per the most recent US census data
$ 8,984 per year
Average in-state tuition in 2017

7% above average compared to other degrees

$ 20,474 per year
Average out-of-state tuition in 2017

2% above average compared to other degrees

$ 24,417 per year
Average private tuition in 2017

24% below average compared to other degrees

What do forensic science graduates earn?

Forensic science students make an average of $56,198 per year after graduation. This is 16% below average compared to other undergraduate degrees.

$ 56,198 per year
Average graduate salary in 2017

Bottom 30% of degrees

N/A
% of people underpaid in 2019

0% above average compared to other degrees

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