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Online Forensic Science Degrees

With a forensic science degree or forensics certification programs you will learn to collect and analyze physical evidence from crime scenes. You can specialize in a particular area of forensics – such as DNA or firearms – and should expect to prepare reports about your findings and give expert testimony at trial.



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American College in Greece
Aghia Paraskevi, Greece
Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI
Aquinas College
Grand Rapids, MI
Augsburg College
Minneapolis, MN
Butler University
Indianapolis, IN

Career Options for Forensic Science Degree Holders

Earning a forensics certificate or an Associates Degree in Criminal Justice or Crime Scene Technology can prepare you for some entry-level forensics jobs, but since this is a science field you will eventually need a bachelor's degree or better to advance. A Bachelor Degree in Criminal Justice – Crime Scene Investigation is the forensics science degree generally considered the start of professional forensics practice.

Forensic science is now being used more and more often to solve and prevent crime.  Therefore, employment in the field is expected to grow by more than 21% through 2016 – much faster than the average for all professions. Forensic professionals who have advanced forensic science degrees and attend continuing education courses will have the best opportunities for advancement.