Texas, which has 254 counties, has an abundance of excellent colleges and universities. Forensic Science schools in Texas can help students gain the experience and understanding needed to successfully launch a career as a forensic scientist. Students have a choice of 14 forensic science colleges in Texas to attend. In the 2008-2009 school year, reportedly 321 students completed forensic science programs in Texas.
| City | School | Programs Offered |
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| Forensic Science Schools in Amarillo |
Amarillo College
2011 S. Washington
Amarillo, TX, 79109 |
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| Forensic Science Schools in Austin |
Saint Edward's University
3001 S Congress Ave
Austin, TX, 78704 |
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| Forensic Science Schools in Commerce |
Texas A & M University-Commerce
2600 South Neal
Commerce, TX, 75429 |
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| Forensic Science Schools in Denison |
Grayson County College
6101 Grayson Drive
Denison, TX, 75020 |
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| Forensic Science Schools in Houston |
University of Houston-Clear Lake
2700 Bay Area Blvd
Houston, TX, 77058 |
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| Forensic Science Schools in Kingsville |
Texas A & M University-Kingsville
955 University Blvd
Kingsville, TX, 78363 |
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| Forensic Science Schools in Odessa |
The University of Texas of the Permian Basin
4901 E University
Odessa, TX, 79762 |
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| Forensic Science Schools in Paris |
Paris Junior College
2400 Clarksville St
Paris, TX, 75460 |
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| Forensic Science Schools in Prairie View |
Prairie View A & M University
FM 1098 Road & University Drive
Prairie View, TX, 77446 |
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| Forensic Science Schools in Richardson |
The University of Texas at Dallas
800 West Campbell Road
Richardson, TX, 75080 |
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| Forensic Science Schools in San Antonio |
St Marys University
One Camino Santa Maria
San Antonio, TX, 78228 |
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| Forensic Science Schools in Waco |
Baylor University
500 Speight Ave.
Waco, TX, 76798 |
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| Forensic Science Schools in Waxahachie |
Southwestern Assemblies of God University
1200 Sycamore
Waxahachie, TX, 75165 |
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| Forensic Science Schools in Wharton |
Wharton County Junior College
911 Boling Hwy
Wharton, TX, 77488 |
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| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile | Average |
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| Amarillo | $35,750.00 | $43,200.00 | $52,240.00 | $63,930.00 | $83,390.00 | $55,220.00 |
| Austin | $34,590.00 | $49,430.00 | $70,260.00 | $85,370.00 | $92,650.00 | $66,610.00 |
| Commerce | $34,475.00 | $44,510.00 | $58,505.00 | $75,490.00 | $84,475.00 | $59,895.00 |
| Houston | $34,630.00 | $44,220.00 | $58,970.00 | $78,495.00 | $87,855.00 | $60,735.00 |
| Kingsville | $37,940.00 | $43,180.00 | $48,170.00 | $56,430.00 | $63,920.00 | $48,610.00 |
| Paris | $29,030.00 | $33,560.00 | $41,450.00 | $49,380.00 | $59,010.00 | $42,670.00 |
| Prairie View | $34,630.00 | $44,220.00 | $58,970.00 | $78,495.00 | $87,855.00 | $60,735.00 |
| Richardson | $34,475.00 | $44,510.00 | $58,505.00 | $75,490.00 | $84,475.00 | $59,895.00 |
| Waco | $38,980.00 | $42,980.00 | $52,640.00 | $80,410.00 | $91,120.00 | $60,730.00 |
| Waxahachie | $34,475.00 | $44,510.00 | $58,505.00 | $75,490.00 | $84,475.00 | $59,895.00 |
| Wharton | $37,940.00 | $43,180.00 | $48,170.00 | $56,430.00 | $63,920.00 | $48,610.00 |
| Profession | Skills Required | Duties Performed |
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| Computer Forensics Technician |
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| Crime Scene Investigator |
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