Forensic Science Technician
Aivah Roubal- 3rd hour science
Career Overview
How to succeed in this career
As far as college you would need- A bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, physics, or forensic technology.
Cost for Education
4 years of college tuition-$107,160 total
My Parents Estimate for four years
Food/Groceries- $8,000
Gas Money- $12,000
Clothing Money- $10,000
Total Tuition- $107,160
Grand Total-$169,160
Loans,Financial Aid, and Scholarships- Although some people might not need loans, financial aid, or scholarships, most would need it to help pay for most of the costs because Marian University is a private school.
Part time job- A part time job would also be another way to help you pay for the costs and most people would probably want extra money if possible to have in their pocket just in case.
Thoughts about pursuing this career
Associations/Professional Organizations for this Career
-The American Academy of Forensic Scientists http://www.aafs.org
-The American board of Criminalistics http://www.criminalistics.com
Pros and Cons found in this job
-Solve Crimes.
-Perform tests on DNA, impressions, and Drugs.
-You don't need any other school after a bachelors degree.
Cons
-You are on-call all week
-Only earn about $40,000 a year
-No job openings in Green Bay
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Sources
1.http://www.marianuniversity.edu
2.http://www.aafs.org
3.http://www.criminalistics.com