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Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
- Annual Median Wage$ 50,460$42,720
$77,720Annual NC Wage Range
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Very Fast Growing
- Forensic Science Technicians aid criminal investigations by collecting and analyzing evidence. Many technicians specialize in either crime scene investigation or laboratory analysis.
What do they typically do
- Analyze crime scenes to determine what evidence should be collected and how
- Take photographs of the crime scene and evidence
- Make sketches of the crime scene
- Record observations and findings, such as the location and position of evidence
- Collect evidence, including weapons, fingerprints, and bodily fluids
- Catalog and preserve evidence for transfer to crime labs
- Reconstruct crime scenes
Number of Jobs
Average AnnualJob Growth +2.2%Job Opening 79Education & Training
- Education Most require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.Associated Programs or MajorsMoreLicenseMore
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