Michigan Computer Forensics

How to Become a Computer Forensic Examiner in Michigan State-MI

Michigan Computer Forensics Schools

• University of Phoenix, Detroit Campus, (BIT) – Information System Security
• American Intercontinental University, (BIT) - Computer Forensics
• Kaplan University, BSCJ - Computer Crime

While car manufacturing, farming and fishing are three of Michigan’s major industries, computer forensics is a rapidly growing field in this state as well.  There is an increasing need for trained computer forensic professionals, especially in the state of Michigan where jobs in forensics continue to increase.

There are four universities in the state of Michigan that offer computer forensic degree or certificate programs. These include: University of Phoenix in Detroit which offers a bachelor’s in information technology/Information Systems Security program; Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti which has a School of Computer Forensics Investigations; Walsh College in Troy which offers a Master of Science in Information Assurance, Digital Forensics Track; and Washtenaw Community College in Ann Arbor which has a Computer Forensics (CVCFC) Advanced Certificate

Aside from these four universities in Michigan, there are a variety of online programs available.  With a flexible curriculum that students can complete on their schedule, online colleges seem to be beating campus schools to the punch with computer forensic degrees.

To learn more about online computer forensic degrees available to Michigan residents, click here.

Michigan Computer Forensic Salaries

In Michigan, individuals in the computer forensics field make far greater money than the average pay across all professions in the state.  According to the United States Department of Labor, Michigan has an average state salary of $41,230 across all professions₁.  Computer forensics professions make nearly double that figure at $80,000 a year₂. Of course, as with any profession, the pay for computer forensics varies by the specific city you practice in. For instance, Detroit and Lansing tend to pay computer forensic professionals quite a bit higher salaries than areas like Traverse City and Ann Arbor₂.

Specific breakdown of Computer Forensic Salaries in Michigan in 2008

• Average salary for a computer forensic examiner in the state of Michigan: $72,000-$80,000₂
• Average computer forensic salary in Ann Harbor, Michigan: $66,000-74,000₂
• Average computer forensic salary in Detroit, Michigan:  $79,000-$88,000₂
• Average computer forensic salary in Kalamazoo, Michigan:  $69,000-$77,000₂
• Average computer forensic salary in Lansing, Michigan:  $74,000-$83,000₂
• Average computer forensic salary in Traverse City,  Michigan:  $49,000-$54,000₂

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Michigan Computer Forensics: Rules, Regulations, and Electronic Discovery

When it comes to standard operating procedure in computer forensics, every state has its own laws and procedures. Currently, Michigan is operating with regards to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure Amendments. No activity has been undertaken to consider or adopt the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure amendments.

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