Forensic Psychiatry Residency Program Major

Description: A residency training program that prepares physicians to evaluate individuals involved with the legal system and provide specialized treatment to those incarcerated in jails, prisons, and forensic psychiatry hospitals; and who focus on the interrelationships between psychiatry and civil, criminal, and administrative law. Requires prior completion of a program in psychiatry. Is Forensic Psychiatry Residency Program the right major for you?
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Forensic Psychiatry Residency Program Major

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Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$167,610

Median Hourly Wage

$80.58*

Total Employed Nationally

22,690


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2010 wage data external site and 2008-2018 employment projections external site. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2008-2018). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.