The Forensic and Investigative Sciences program surveys each student that graduated with a FIVS degree every year to track the employment and continuing education of the graduates. Forty-seven percent knowledge rate* was realized from this survey. Students were asked their employment or graduate studies status, and if they were employed or studying “in field” (i.e. within the forensics sciences) or “outside of field” (i.e. in an area not associated with the forensic sciences).
Highlights
- A total of 172 students responded to this survey
- 50 students graduated on the Law (LWE), non-FEPAC accredited track
- 122 students graduated on the Science (SCE), FEPAC accredited track
- 100 % of students are currently employed or in graduate school
- 34% of the LWE alumni and 43% of the SCE alumni are working in forensics or an associated ** field
- 36% of the LWE alumni and 37% of the SCE alumni are in graduate school, law school, medical school, or other professional continuing education.
Student Achievement Data 2009-2024
Employment Statistics
| 2024 Employers | |
| Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences | |
| PCB Manufacturing Company | |
| Texas Department of Public Safety | |
| Armstrong Forensic Laboratory | |
| Bexar County Crime Lab | |
| Peace Corps | |
| Midland Texas Crime Lab | |
| Flanigan Law Firm | |
| Colorado Sheriff’s Office | |
| 2023 Employers | |
| Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences | |
| Dallas Police Department | |
| College Station Police Department | |
| McKinney Police Department | |
| 2022 Employers | |
| U.S. Customs and border Protection | |
| Texas DPS Crime Laboratory | |
| Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies | |
| Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences | |
| Americorps | |
| A&M Forensics and Engineering Inc. | |
| 2021 Employers | |
| Dallas Forensic Drug Lab | |
| Colorado Mental Health Services | |
| A&M Forensics and Engineering Inc. | |
| DNA Labs International | |
| Crime Scene Cleaning, Minneapolis | |
Graduate Schools
Our students are well-prepared to succeed in graduate school, law school, medical school, and professional training programs. Below are some of the institutions alumni have attended. For more details about what our students pursue after graduation, see Former Forensics Students—Where are they Now?
- Bush School of Government and Public Service
- Creighton University
- Dallas Fort Worth Fire Academy
- Johns Hopkins University
- McGovern Medical School
- Michigan State University
- Mississippi State University
- Sam Houston State University
- Texas A&M University
- Texas A&M University College of Medicine
- Texas A&M University School of Law
- Texas State University
- Texas Tech University
- Texas Tech University
- University of Alabama
- University of Colorado
- University of Edinburgh, Scotland
- University of North Texas
- University of Texas Medical Branch
- UTMB School of Nursing
- West Virginia University College of Law
Employers
The Forensic and Investigative Sciences program produces students with strong research, analysis, and problem-solving skills abilities—essential skills that are competitive across many industries. Our graduates are employed in a variety of sectors. For more details about what our students pursue after graduation, see Former Forensics Students—Where are they Now?
Academic
- Baylor University
- Boswell High School
- Dallas Independent School District
- Everman High School
- IDEA College Preparatory
- Salt Lake City Public School District
- St. George’s University
- Texas A&M University
- Waller ISD
- Yes Prep Public Schools District
Industry
- A&M Forensics and Engineering Inc.
- Americorps
- Biofire
- Brenner Spiller & Archer, LLP
- Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies
- H-E-B Pharmacy
- Legacy Realty Group
- Quest Diagnostics
- Republic Spine and Pain of Austin
- Taylor Farms
Local Government
- Arlington, TX Police Department
- College Station Police Department
- Collin County Sheriff’s Office
- Dallas County Crime Lab
- Dallas Police Department
- Gatesville, TX Police Department
- Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences
- McKinney Police Department
- Plano Police Department
- Tarrant County
- Texas DPS Crime Laboratory
- Unified Metropolitan Forensic Crime Laboratory, Colorado
Medical
- Baylor Scott and White
- DuPont Veterinary Center
- Houston Methodist
- Steward Healthcare
- UT Southwestern Medical Center
National Government / Military
- National Health Services, UK
- U.S. Air Force
- U.S. Army
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- U.S. Marine Corps
- U.S. Navy
- United States Federal Government
*The term “knowledge rate” define the percent of graduates for which the department has reasonable and verifiable information concerning post-graduation career activities. This information comes directly from the graduate via survey. The department makes good faith efforts to verify the information. The goal is the highest possible rate, but the department strives for a minimum knowledge rate of 65%. Statistics are updated as students respond.
**“Associated fields” refers to areas involved in the investigation and prosecution of crimes. Examples include police officers, medical examiners, prosecuting attorneys, defense attorneys, probation officers, expert witnesses, general crime scene analysts, etc.