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SUGGESTED MAJOR:

FORENSIC SCIENCE

In a public safety agency, forensic scientists collect and analyze DNA samples. They conduct thorough analysis of evidence using specialized equipment and techniques, including microscopy, chromatography, and DNA profiling. They also compare and analyze fingerprints to identify individuals present at a crime scene or on items of evidence.


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RELATED MAJORS:

  • Criminal Justice

  • Chemistry

  • Biology

  • Biochemistry

  • Physical Anthropology

CAREERS:

  • Forensic Scientist

  • Crime Scene Investigator (CSI)

  • Fingerprint Examiner

  • Ballistics Expert

  • DNA Analyst

  • Toxicologist

Plus Many More!!!

"STEREOTYPICAL" TRAITS:

  • Observant

  • Analytical

  • Intelligent

  • Perseverance 

  • Independent

  • Detail-Oriented

  • Problem-Solver

  • Persistence

SALARY:

$71,618

U.S. Average 2023

Forensic Scientist

Source: Salary.com

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