Also called: Questioned Document Examiner
Examines handwriting, signatures, inks, and paper to spot forgeries.
Studies a disputed will under special lighting to see if the signature was traced and whether the ink matches the date it claims.
Estimate; many private consultants.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's degree plus a 2-year apprenticeship; ABFDE certification.
Ways in: 4-year college, Apprenticeship, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Forensic Science, Chemistry.
Growing about average (about 4% over 10 years). Estimate.
Medium risk for 10 years. AI handwriting tools assist, but ink and paper tests and court testimony keep this small field human.
Classes: Chemistry, Art or calligraphy, English.
Official data: O*NET occupation 19-4092.
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