Employment Opportunities and Trends
According to the BLS, the job outlook for forensic science technicians was estimated at 19 percent growth between 2010 and 2020, compared with an average growth rate of 14 percent for all U.S. occupations. The increased use of forensics during criminal trials should increase job opportunities. Job opportunities in this field are very competitive, but job growth is projected to grow in this sector opening up opportunities for entry-level crime lab analysts.