Also called: BPA Specialist
Studies the shape and pattern of blood at a scene to reconstruct what happened.
Bloodstain analysts measure drops and spatter to figure out where people were standing, how many blows happened, and whether a story matches the evidence. Most are CSIs or detectives with extra training.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 5 years after high school. Bachelor's in forensic science, chemistry, or biology, plus on-the-job training and certification. Advanced BPA courses and IAI certification.
Ways in: 4-year college, Certification, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Forensic Science, Physics, Biology.
Growing much faster than average (about 13% over 10 years). BLS forensic science technicians 2024-34 (13%, much faster than average).
Low risk for 10 years. Software calculates angles; reading a real scene and testing stories against it stay human.
Classes: Physics, Trigonometry, Biology.
Official data: O*NET occupation 19-4092.
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