MSFS Student Measures

Student Enrollment Captured in the Fall Semester for the Master of Science in Forensic Science.

Academic Year Forensic Chemistry and/or Biology Specialization Forensic Investigations Specialization
2017-2018412
2018-2019819
2019-202094
2020-2021140

The Master of Science in Forensic Science was originally developed with three specializations: Forensic Biology, Forensic Chemistry, or Forensic Investigations. Starting Summer 2020 the Forensic Investigation specialization was no longer offered under the Master of Science in Forensic Science and was transitioned over to a Master of Science in Criminal Justice.

Academic Year No Specialization Chemistry and/or Biology Specialization
2021-2022 5 9
2022-2023 14 0
2023-2024 6 0

Forensic Biology and Forensic Chemistry specializations were removed starting Fall 2021 when curriculum modifications were developed and implemented to follow FEPAC standards.

Degrees Awarded for MSFS Program

Semester MSFS Forensic Specialization or No Specialization MSFS Forensic Investigation Specialization
Fall 2017 0 2
Spring 2018 1 0
Summer 2018 0 6
Fall 2018 0 7
Spring 2019 3 0
Summer 2019 0 8
Fall 2019 0 0
Spring 2020 4 2
Summer 2020 1 0
Fall 2020 0 0
Spring 2021 6 0
Summer 2021 0 0
Fall 2021 0 0
Spring 2022 6 0
Summer 2022 5 0
Fall 2022 2 0
Spring 2023 7 0
Summer 2023 1 0
Fall 2023 1 0

Self-Reported Post-Graduation Employment (Last Updated 6-27-2023):

*For Forensic Science Master's Graduates Only

Non-Forensic Laboratory/Research: 12

Bowling Green State University: 1

City of Mansfield: 1

Cuyahoga Co. Medical Examiner: 2

Georgia Bureau of Criminal Investigation: 2

Indiana State Police: 1

Kentucky State Police: 1

Lorain County Crime Lab: 1

Massachusetts State Police: 1

New York City Medical Examiner: 1

Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation: 3

Ohio State Highway Patrol: 1

Updated: 01/04/2024 10:42AM