According to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, forensic science job opportunities have dramatically increased due to new applications in science and technology. These options will continue to expand as criminal investigation becomes more scientific. Graduates with degrees in Forensic Science are eligible to work as a forensic scientist specializing in molecular biology. Graduates may also further their education by attending graduate school to study law, medicine, psychology, criminology or forensics.

Possible agencies of employment for forensic science include:

• F.B.I. or C.I.A.
• Federal & State Government
• Police Agencies
• Criminal Investigation Departments
• Coroners of Medical Examiners departments
• District Attorney's Office
• Independent Forensic Specialists
• Private Laboratories

Forensic scientists investigate crimes by collecting and analyzing physical evidence. Often, they specialize in areas of DNA, performing tests on weapons or substances, such as fiber, tissue, or body fluids to determine significance to the investigation. They also prepare reports to document their findings and often provide testimony in court as expert witnesses.

• Crime Scene Investigator
• Crime Analyst
• Crime Lab Technician
• Criminologist
• Private Investigator
• Law Enforcement
• Forensic Scientist
• Criminologist

Note:  Some of these career opportunities may require additional schooling or training.