Career fit quiz

Is Forensic Science Technician the Right Career for You?

A quick, free 8-question quiz to see how well the forensic science technician career fits your personality, preferences and goals.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How this quiz works

Rate how much you agree with each statement. The quiz compares your answers with the realities of the forensic science technician job and gives you an honest fit score in under two minutes. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

Statement 1 of 8I love science and solving problems
Statement 2 of 8I can handle disturbing scenes
Statement 3 of 8I’m objective and detail-oriented
Statement 4 of 8I can testify in court
Statement 5 of 8I want to help justice
Statement 6 of 8I’m willing to earn a degree
Statement 7 of 8I’m willing to spend about 4 years + training training for this career
Statement 8 of 8A typical salary around $72,060 a year would meet my needs

What this career really involves

Forensic science technicians help criminal investigations by collecting and analyzing evidence, at crime scenes and in labs.

  • Photograph and document crime scenes
  • Collect and preserve evidence
  • Maintain chain of custody
  • Analyze evidence in the lab
  • Write detailed reports

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