1. Forensic Chemistry Program curriculum evaluated by graduating students

Overall forensic chemistry curriculum was challenging and relevant  1 (strongly disagree)  = 0.0%; 2 = 0.0%; 3 (neither agree or disagree) = 10.0%; 4 = 36.0%; 5 (strongly agree) = 54%)

2. Academic preparation for forensic/scientific lab employment evaluated by graduating students

I am academically prepared to seek employment in a forensic/scientific laboratory  1 (strongly disagree)  = 1.1%; 2 = 3.2%; 3 (neither agree or disagree) = 22.3%; 4 = 42.6%; 5 (strongly agree) = 20.2%

3. The self-evaluation of the quality of Forensic Chemistry Program by graduating students

I am satisfied with the overall quality of the Forensic Chemistry Program 1 (strongly disagree)  = 0.0%; 2 = 2.4%; 3 (neither agree or disagree) = 2.4%; 4 = 45.2%; 5 (strongly agree) = 42.9%

4. Forensic Chemistry student employment status after graduation

B.S. in Forensic Chemistry Graduates 2019-2023 occupation after graduation Grad School = 23%; Gov/Research = 23%; Industry =62%; teaching = 4%

5. Evaluation of students by internship host laboratories

Assessment by Internship host (N=130) Does not meet standards = 0%; approaching standards = 9%; meets standards = 30%; exceeds standards = 61%

6. 10-year enrollment and graduation rates for the B.S. in Forensic Chemistry

Line graph depicting yearly enrollment and graduation trends among different student groups.

Total Students

2013-14 – 68 Students
2014-15 – 85 Students
2015-16 – 79 Students
2016-17 – 73 Students
2017-18 – 87 Students
2018-19 – 74 Students
2019-20 – 54 Students
2020-21 – 65 Students
2021-22 – 67 Students
2022-23 – 54 Students

Pre-Forensic Students

2013-14 – 32 Students
2014-15 – 48 Students
2015-16 – 45 Students
2016-17 – 42 Students
2017-18 – 58 Students
2018-19 – 44 Students
2019-20 – 31 Students
2020-21 – 40 Students
2021-22 – 42 Students
2022-23 – 35 Students
2023-24 – 26 students

Forensic Students

2013-14 – 36 Students
2014-15 – 37 Students
2015-16 – 34 Students
2016-17 – 31 Students
2017-18 – 29 Students
2018-19 – 30 Students
2019-20 – 23 Students
2020-21 – 25 Students
2021-22 – 25 Students
2022-23 – 19 Students
2023-24 – 12 Students

Forensic Chemistry Degrees Awarded

2013-14 – 8 Students
2014-15 – 7 Students
2015-16 – 7 Students
2016-17 – 12 Students
2017-18 – 7 Students
2018-19 – 9 Students
2019-20 – 4 Students
2020-21 – 7 Students
2021-22 – 13 Students
2022-23 – 9 Students
2023-24 – 6 Students