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Why pursue a career in forensic science? The short answer is opportunities! Careers in forensic life science, private investigation, and information security are experiencing exponential occupational growth. By illustration, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS 2022) shows that between 2021 and 2031, careers in forensic science tech are projected to grow 11 percent; private investigation and detective work, 6 percent; and information security, an astonishing 35 percent nationally.
Compared to the national growth average for all occupations at 8 percent (BLS 2021), it’s clear that choosing a career path in forensic science can prove a solid investment of time and resources for those who enjoy multidisciplinary careers in criminal justice and science.
Where do forensic science professionals work? Depending on rank and responsibilities, forensic scientists can be found working in laboratories or at crime scenes, private investigators in armored vehicles or insurance offices, and information security analysts behind screens and in boardrooms of private and public administrative offices.
Read on to learn how life scientists, computer scientists, nurses, artists, accountants, and other professionals use their primary areas of expertise to pursue careers in forensic science.