Online Forensic Degree Programs

Fight crime with an online forensic degree, also known as an online forensic science degree.

With an online forensic science masters degree, you can work in crime investigation and law enforcement to solve mysteries and crimes. Forensic scientists, also known as crime scene investigators (CSI) are responsible for collecting, analyzing, and investigating the evidence left at the scene of a crime. They also may be required to testify in court cases. Graduates also work in state laboratories or medical examiners offices. Many forensic scientists specialize in an area such as DNA analysis, fingerprint matching, and firearms examination. An online forensic degree at the associate or bachelor degree level is a good starting point for entry-level forensic technicians. Many forensic scientists have attained a master's or doctorate degrees in their specialization.

Choose from the following programs:
~Computer Security
~Corrections
~Crime Scene
~Law Enforcement
~Homeland Security

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Selected Online Forensic Degree Programs

Strayer University

• Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice - Computer Security and Forensics

Kaplan University - Online

• B.S. in Criminal Justice / Crime Scene Investigation
• B.S. in Criminal Justice / Forensic Psychology
• Crime Scene Technician Certificate
• B.S. in Accounting / Auditing - Forensic Accountancy
• Forensic Nursing

• Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement
• Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice - Forensic Science

Everest University - Online

• Criminal Investigations (Associate's)

Argosy University

• Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology

• Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology

• Bachelor's in Computer Information Systems - Computer Forensics

• Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity - Cyber Crime Investigations and Forensics

• Bachelor of Science in Financial Forensics
• Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice

Rasmussen College

• Criminal Justice Associate - Crime Scene Evidence

Forensic Education and Training

Areas of online forensic degree include forensic accounting which uses sophisticated technology and accounting and auditing procedures to investigate white-collar crimes. Forensic medicine combines medical/health care with law enforcement, for example forensic nursing or forensic psychology which are used by law enforcement to better understand cases, crime scenes and suspects. Cyber forensic degrees prepare students to investigate cybercrime and computer-related and Internet-related crimes.

Forensic Careers

Forensic technicians begin working as trainees under direct supervision of a scientist or a more experienced technician. As they gain experience, they take on more responsibilities and carry out assignments under general supervision. Over time and with experience they can become become supervisors.

An online forensic masters degree or diploma program will prepare you to:

• Collect, package, transport, and document physical evidence
• Conduct fingerprinting
• Analyze evidence in the laboratory
• Reconstruct a crime
• Testify in court cases
• Produce professional reports and presentations

Expected Salary and Projected Career Growth

An experienced forensic scientist can earn between $40,000 to $85,000 a year. Lab directors with masters or PhD often earn over $100,000 a year, while entry level technicians can make $30,000 and $45,000 a year. With an online forensic degree you are on your way to a career with as a forensics scientist or forensic science technician, who's job prospects are expected to increase much faster than the average for other occupations.