{"id":691,"date":"2020-08-24T15:03:23","date_gmt":"2020-08-24T15:03:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/forensicanalyst.org\/?p=691"},"modified":"2021-01-09T12:57:26","modified_gmt":"2021-01-09T12:57:26","slug":"top-10-forensic-science-colleges-in-the-us","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.forensicanalyst.org\/top-10-forensic-science-colleges-in-the-us.html","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Forensic Science Colleges in the US"},"content":{"rendered":"

Top 10 Forensic Science Colleges in the US<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Going to school to become a forensic analyst can certainly be a daunting task, especially when it comes to choosing a college that is ranked highly in both the quality of the education it provides and the success rate of its graduates. Listed here are the top 10 forensic science colleges in the US and a bit of information about each.<\/p>\n

#1 \u2013 University of California at Davis<\/h2>\n

The number one draw to the University of California at Davis<\/a> is that some 85% of its forensics graduates are employed within the field following graduation. It is also the only forensics college in the entire University of California education system.<\/p>\n

#2 \u2013 Boston State University<\/h2>\n

Boston State University<\/a> is one of the only forensic programs in the country that is taught in a major medical center, so it is a great choice for anyone who wants to focus on the human anatomy side of the career field. Their master\u2019s programs have some unique specialties from which you can choose including blood spatters, toxicology, and forensic pathology.<\/p>\n

#3 \u2013 Syracuse University<\/h2>\n

There are several forensics degrees available from Syracuse University<\/a>, but they are most known for their Forensic Science and Law program. The internship program here is one of the best, as well, allowing students to work and train alongside the New York State police, the FBI, or even the CIA.<\/p>\n

#4 \u2013 George Washington University<\/h2>\n

The forensics program at George Washington University<\/a> in Washington, DC was established back in 1968. There are three concentrations here from which students can choose, and these include forensic toxicology, chemistry, and molecular biology. Each one can open doors to any number of forensics career choices.<\/p>\n

#5 \u2013 Ohio University<\/h2>\n

Ohio University<\/a> is best known for its job placement, but you\u2019ll be able to enjoy a fantastic education for a relatively low cost here, too. More than 96% of the students who graduate from this college with a degree in science go on to find jobs in their chosen fields within the first six months.<\/p>\n

#6 \u2013 Pennsylvania State University<\/h2>\n

Pennsylvania State University<\/a> is a great choice for those who want an outstanding education, but those who live close to the campus will enjoy some extra benefits, as well. The college regularly hosts workshops and short course series that can go toward fulfilling continuing education requirements from many certification agencies.<\/p>\n

#7 \u2013 Drexel University<\/h2>\n

Drexel University<\/a> is unique in that it offers not only a graduate degree program in forensics for science majors, but it also has a similar master\u2019s program for those who did not major in science for their bachelor\u2019s degrees. Thus, Drexel is the perfect choice for those who want to make a career change regardless of the field in which they earned their bachelor\u2019s degrees.<\/p>\n

#8 \u2013 State University of New York at Albany<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re interested in becoming a forensic DNA analyst, then the State University of New York<\/a> at Albany is for you. Here, you can learn in the DNA Academy at the Northeast Regional Forensic Institute, one of the best and most well-known laboratories and learning institutions of its kind.<\/p>\n

#9 \u2013 Virginia Commonwealth University<\/h2>\n

While the classroom setting at Virginia Commonwealth University<\/a> is fairly straightforward and typical, it\u2019s the laboratory that makes all of the difference here. The Virginia Department of Forensic Science Lab \u2013 the same place where the state\u2019s criminal cases are analyzed \u2013 is where students will spend their time getting a hands-on education.<\/p>\n

#10 \u2013Michigan State University<\/h2>\n

If you are interested in a bachelor\u2019s degree in forensics with a specific concentration, then Michigan State University<\/a> offers three: one in biology, one in chemistry, and one in forensic anthropology, which is the study of skeletal remains for law enforcement or even archaeology.<\/p>\n

Any of these schools would be a great choice for you if you are interested in obtaining a degree in forensic science. However, if you are looking for something a little closer to home, there are many more accredited schools across the country you can attend.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.forensicanalyst.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/691"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.forensicanalyst.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.forensicanalyst.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.forensicanalyst.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.forensicanalyst.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=691"}],"version-history":[{"count":22,"href":"https:\/\/www.forensicanalyst.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/691\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":940,"href":"https:\/\/www.forensicanalyst.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/691\/revisions\/940"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.forensicanalyst.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=691"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.forensicanalyst.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=691"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.forensicanalyst.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=691"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}