A program that focuses on the application of the physical, biomedical, and social sciences to the analysis and evaluation of physical evidence, human testimony and criminal suspects. Includes instruction in forensic medicine, forensic dentistry, anthropology, psychology, entomology, pathology, forensic laboratory technology and autopsy procedures, DNA and blood pattern analysis, crime scene analysis, crime scene photography, fingerprint technology, document analysis, witness and suspect examination procedures, applicable law and regulations, and professional standards and ethics.
How to use this list
These institutions reported at least one first-major completion in this field in the connected reporting years ending 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020. This shows historical award activity, not a complete list of available programs or an assurance that a course is accepting applications.
Compare the degree level, curriculum, teaching language and costs on the institution’s current official website. Related subjects may use different CIP codes.
Connected Forensic Science and Technology award observations
Each row describes one ending year and award level for CIP 43.0406. Institution counts overlap across levels and years. Award counts are historical first-major awards, not unique people, available places, programme quality or a graduation rate.
Year ending
Award level
Reporting institutions
Positive awards
2025
Certificate 1–2 years
16
207
2025
Associate degree
59
516
2025
Certificate 2–4 years
1
14
2025
Bachelor degree
104
2,073
2025
Postbaccalaureate certificate
12
186
2025
Master degree
47
949
2025
Post-master certificate
1
7
2025
Doctorate — research
2
64
2025
Certificate 12 weeks to under 1 year
68
992
2024
Certificate 1–2 years
15
172
2024
Associate degree
57
559
2024
Certificate 2–4 years
1
14
2024
Bachelor degree
102
1,839
2024
Postbaccalaureate certificate
10
178
2024
Master degree
45
895
2024
Post-master certificate
1
15
2024
Doctorate — research
3
25
2024
Certificate 12 weeks to under 1 year
65
832
2023
Certificate 1–2 years
16
113
2023
Associate degree
52
513
2023
Certificate 2–4 years
1
6
2023
Bachelor degree
97
1,889
2023
Postbaccalaureate certificate
9
149
2023
Master degree
45
832
2023
Post-master certificate
3
23
2023
Doctorate — research
3
33
2023
Certificate 12 weeks to under 1 year
63
717
2022
Certificate 1–2 years
16
128
2022
Associate degree
53
526
2022
Certificate 2–4 years
1
5
2022
Bachelor degree
102
1,908
2022
Postbaccalaureate certificate
9
104
2022
Master degree
44
760
2022
Post-master certificate
2
9
2022
Doctorate — research
3
9
2022
Certificate 12 weeks to under 1 year
53
789
2021
Certificate 1–2 years
16
87
2021
Associate degree
53
468
2021
Certificate 2–4 years
1
10
2021
Bachelor degree
100
1,856
2021
Postbaccalaureate certificate
8
58
2021
Master degree
41
685
2021
Post-master certificate
1
8
2021
Doctorate — research
2
4
2021
Certificate under 12 weeks
1
1
2021
Certificate 12 weeks to under 1 year
56
778
2020
Certificate 1–2 years
14
114
2020
Associate degree
45
384
2020
Certificate 2–4 years
1
15
2020
Bachelor degree
98
1,815
2020
Postbaccalaureate certificate
10
74
2020
Master degree
40
661
2020
Doctorate — research
3
10
2020
Certificate under 12 weeks
1
5
2020
Certificate 12 weeks to under 1 year
47
657
A year ending 2025 describes July 2024–June 2025. Do not add different years to estimate an entering class or current enrolment. Follow an institution's field link below to inspect the exact records.
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CIP 43.0406 is a reporting classification. The official definition above explains its scope, while a university may use a different programme title. Related fields in classification family 43 can involve different curricula and award levels.
On the current institution website, record the exact degree title, campus, entry route, teaching language, curriculum and cycle. Compare those details with the classification definition before assuming that two similarly named degrees cover the same subject. For regulated professions, check the relevant licensing or recognition body's current requirements separately.
A positive award observation establishes historical activity in this classification. It does not confirm a current application opening, professional recognition, a specific delivery format or career outcome.