What are some jobs you can get with forensic science and what kind of stuff do you do the most/least, etc... Also is it hard to get a job in this field outside of a big city and still make a decent amount of money?? thanks!
2007-01-01 10:56:32 · 6 answers · asked by basketball_luv15 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
since a forensic science degree is so broad u can get a variety of jobs like forensic chemist, biologist, etc...or u can go into training to be a crime scene investigator...u can also go on to work for the FBI...most of your time u will spend in the lab depending on what ur specialty is....for example a forensic chemist will analyze rape kits for sexual assault cases, a forensic biologist will work mainly with DNA...most forensic scientists also have to testify in court about the procedures and outcomes of their testing which can be a bit nerve racking...but the key is to specialize in something...u can do ballistics, or photography, or question documents (ex. forged signatures)...job opportunities right now r hard to come by in police or private crime labs, but the FBI is hiring right now....another thing to note is the pay....and it's not so great...starting salary is about $35,000...which totally sucks when u figure the amount of schooling u have to do (anywhere from 4-5yrs), u still come out making the same amount of like a secretary...but u will have a Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science...hope this helps...sorry it's a little long. HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
2007-01-01 11:22:11 · answer #1 · answered by Retarded Genius 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've met more than a few young folks who say they want to go into forensic sciences and I've seen ads for pretty marginal schools advertising their programs in that area.
I imagine that with all the TV shows lately about forensics, that there are a million people out there who want to go into that field.
That means for the foreseeable future there will be an awful lot of competition for a small number of jobs and you damn well better be damn good at it if you expect to get a job. Unless you are at a really good school and do extremely well you won't stand a chance.
I'd talk to someone in the field and find out their advice. There are a lot of professionals who enjoy talking to young folks about career advice.
If you can't find anyone in forensics who is willing to talk to you, I'd take that as a big hint that they are getting sick of being asked and too many people are going into that area and you should think of doing something else unless you really, really want to do itit.
2007-01-01 12:16:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know a lady in Indianapolis who has a degree in forensic science and cannot find a job in that field at all.
I think that the field is flooded right now.
2007-01-01 11:07:00 · answer #3 · answered by Mary G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's the second one. Criminology wouldn't fall under Forensic Science, because Criminology is a category of work, I believe. And not a more specific term.
2016-05-23 04:14:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are endless jobs in the field of Forensic Science. Usually in the field of forensic science, you will work with one specific area, your area of expertise. For example, ballistics, this field deals with examining bullets, guns, and there firing patterns.
2007-01-01 11:07:16 · answer #5 · answered by CJ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To get a good idea of what this field is all about you should watch "Bones", "48hour mystery", "The New Detectives", and "FBI Files"
2007-01-01 11:06:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋