Blood Splatter Analyst

Education and/or Training Required:

 High School diploma or GED, Bachelor’s degree in forensic science and biology (double major is
preferred), on the job training with a senior blood splatter analyst, completion of basic blood
pattern analysis/interpretation course
 George Washington University, Michigan State University, New York University
 Out of state college costs typically range from $32,616 to $39,436 for a small college

Daily Activities and Responsibilities:

 Examine blood left behind at a crime scene

 Collect evidence from the scene
 Take photographs and use swabs and UV lights to find trace amounts of blood
 Create detailed reports by computer simulations and analysis
 Recreate blood splatter in laboratory
 Confirm or deny assumptions made about the crime and/or the suspects

Career Outlook and Earning Potential:

 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates that this occupation will increase from (2014-
2024) by 24%
 Future employment of this job is very competitive
 Median annual salary is $56,320

Documentation of Sources:

5 Best Colleges for Forensic Science in the USA. (2012, October 4). Retrieved from
http://forensicoutreach.com/library/5-best-colleges-for-forensic-science-in-the-usa/

How to Become a Blood Spatter Analyst: Career and Salary Information. (n.d.). Retrieved from
https://www.criminaljusticedegreeschools.com/criminal-justice-careers/blood-spatter-analyst/

Most Affordable Colleges for Forensic Science and Technology. (n.d.). Retrieved from
http://www.collegecalc.org/majors/forensic-science-and-technology/