ASC ranked No. 5 in NY, colleges with forensic science and technology
Can't get enough of the television show Criminal Minds? This may just be the major for you! The hands on experience you gain from Alfred State's fully FEPAC accredited program prepares you to jump into the field of forensic science or further your education. We provide internship opportunities and extensive lab experience on campus so button up your lab coat and let's investigate.
Employment of forensic science technicians is projected to grow 16 percent from 2020 to 2030, much faster than the average for all occupations.
About 2,500 openings for forensic science technicians are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.
The 2021 median annual pay for a forensic science technician was $61,930.
"...you have truly outdone yourself with your forensics program. You are an instrumental part to my success." -Christy Dodd, Forensic Science Alumni
"Four years of wonder, friendship, frustration, and happiness. Thank you for everything you've given me. I recommend anyone to go to this college if you want to form friendships/family and obtain a quality and true education and not be a statistic or just another face to a professor." -Jose Vazquez, Forensic Science Alumni
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“My graduate school advisor told me how impressed he is with the education I received at Alfred State. He was blown away by the courses I took and how well prepared I am. Hearing I am leagues ahead of other graduate students gives me so much pride in having graduated from Alfred State. I feel like I am able to accomplish anything because I came from a great program fueled by wonderful professors. Thank you so much for going above and beyond and believing in us.” -Karla Chun, Forensic Science Alumni
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