Around 0.0% of Pennsylvania's graduates graduate from forensic science degree programs every year. That means an estimated 192 forensic science technicians graduate from Pennsylvania's 16 forensic science schools each year.

Top Schools

The top-ranked school in Pennsylvania that has a forensic science program is Drexel University. Drexel University, which was ranked 24th in the country in 2010, is located in Philadelphia. 15 students graduated with a degree in forensic science from Drexel University in 2010. Drexel University charged in-state students $33,000 in tuition fees per year.

Duquesne University, which is located in Pittsburgh, is the second-ranked school in Pennsylvania that has a forensic science program. It received a ranking of 29th in the country in 2010. 32 students graduated with degree in forensic science from Duquesne University in 2010. The tuition rate at Duquesne University was $27,502 per year.

The third-ranked school in Pennsylvania that has a forensic science program is York College Pennsylvania. York College Pennsylvania, which was ranked 36th in the country in 2010, is located in York. 6 students graduated with degree in forensic science from York College Pennsylvania in 2010. The tuition rate at York College Pennsylvania was $15,140 per year.

Cost

Forensic science schools in Pennsylvania, charge students an average tuition of $24,730 per year. But, tuition can be as much as $34,536 per year, or as little as $15,140 per year. In 2010, the following Pennsylvania forensic science schools had the highest tuition rates:

1. University of Scranton - located in Scranton, students are charged $34,536 per year
2. La Salle University - located in Philadelphia, students are charged $33,700 per year
3. Drexel University - located in Philadelphia, students are charged $33,000 per year

The lowest tuition rates at Pennsylvania forensic science schools were charged at the following schools:

1. York College Pennsylvania - located in York, students are charged $15,140 per year
2. Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus - located in University Park, students are charged $15,250 per year
3. Waynesburg University - located in Waynesburg, students are charged $18,410 per year

More Information

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