Forensic Science and Technology

CIP 43.0406 Associate Certificate

Program Availability

Schools Offering

74 total including inactive

States

Across 14 states

Graduates (2023)

401

Total completions

Forensic Science and Technology is offered as a associate and certificate program at schools across 14 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are California, North Carolina and Georgia.

Career & Cost Overview

Median Salary

$71,470

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary

Job Growth

+2%

10-year projected growth

Median Tuition

$2,432

In-state annual rate

Graduates typically pursue careers as Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary. In-state tuition ranges from $434 to $13,543, and the work is primarily indoor with light physical demands — suited for analytical thinkers who enjoy problem-solving.

Graduate Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 84 (20.9%)

Female: 317 (79.1%)

Degree Level Distribution

Associate: 87 (21.7%)

Certificate: 314 (78.3%)

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

Investigative

Social

Conventional

research, analysis, and problem-solving; helping and working with people; organizing, systematizing, and working with data

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

Conducting research
Solving complex problems
Helping others
Teaching
Organization
Data management

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

✓ Analytical

✓ Curious

✓ Empathetic

✓ Patient

✓ Organized

✓ Detail-oriented

💡 Interests

● Conducting research

● Solving complex problems

● Helping others

● Teaching

● Organization

● Data management

⭐ Work Values

♦ Speaking

♦ Active Listening

♦ Helping others

♦ Knowledge

♦ Accuracy

❓ Ask Yourself These Questions

Do you enjoy research, analysis, and problem-solving; helping and working with people; organizing, systematizing, and working with data?

Do you value speaking?

Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?

✓ This Career May Be Great For You If:

• Analytical thinkers who enjoy problem-solving
• People-oriented individuals who enjoy helping others
• Detail-oriented individuals who value organization

⚠ Consider These Challenges:

• Those who prefer routine tasks
• Those who prefer working independently
• Those who dislike repetitive tasks

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Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.