The average annual wage of the occupations is $71,540 and $34 per hour. 7 vocational programs could be taken for the Forensic Science Technicians career. Based on BLS data, a total of 17,520 employees were employed in the Occupation.
The following 7 vocational programs are required or helpful to prepare Forensic Science Technicians.
The tuition, program length, and completion time program information is average amounts over all schools that offer each program. This information is only for vocational programs (i.e. certificate programs) and not for bachelor's or graduate degrees.
| Program Name | Number of Schools | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 29 | $31,918 | - | 541 Hours | 22.00 Months |
| Chemistry | 20 | $33,413 | - | - | - |
| Forensic Chemistry | 1 | $30,891 | - | - | - |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 9 | $27,990 | - | 110 Hours | 28.50 Months |
| Criminalistics and Criminal Science | 11 | $20,597 | - | - | - |
| Forensic Science and Technology | 96 | $29,664 | - | - | - |
| Forensic Anthropology | 2 | - | - | - | - |
The following 13 occupations are related to Forensic Science Technicians.
| Occupation | Total Employees | Annual Wages | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | |
| Compliance Officers | 384K | $80,190 | $39 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | 123K | $89,650 | $43 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | 437K | $112,430 | $54 |
| Data Scientists | 193K | $119,040 | $57 |
| Microbiologists | 21,540 | $93,380 | $45 |
| Chemists | 83,530 | $95,560 | $46 |
| Chemical Technicians | 55,880 | $60,920 | $29 |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | 32,390 | $57,470 | $28 |
| Nuclear Technicians | 5,400 | $97,520 | $47 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | 122K | $85,570 | $41 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | 107K | $95,930 | $46 |
| Private Detectives and Investigators | 34,600 | $60,270 | $29 |
The following 177 schools offer the vocational programs and certificate courses for preparing Forensic Science Technicians. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.