Entomological Forensic Specialist
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$68,000/yr
Typical range
$52,000 – $90,000
Education
Master's degree
Time to entry
About 6 years (bachelor's + ~2-year master's)
What a Entomological Forensic Specialist does
Analyzes insect evidence found on decomposing remains at crime scenes to determine time and circumstances of death for legal investigations.
Education & path
The typical entry point is a master's degree. About 6 years (bachelor's + ~2-year master's).
Estimated cost of that path: ~$70,000. Estimated payback: ~5 years. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.
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