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conduct research to find causes of disease and find treatments.

Why am I interested?
I am interested in this career because  I like the medical field and I think I would enjoy investigating the cause of something, finding a solution and helping people in the process

Salary : $73,320 per year

Pros
• Regular work schedule
• Good amount of job openings each year

Cons
• Small errors can be deadly
• Requires a PhD

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Studies physical evidence to solve crimes

Why am I interested?
This career will help people, investigating is fun, there are a lot of TV shows that have these Technicians and I'm always fascinated by them

Salary: $60,000 per year

Pros
• Work with investigators and other crime scene officials
• Doesn't require super high levels of education

Cons
• Few job openings are available each year
• Errors can lead to injustice and could interfere with investigations

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treats patients to relieve their pain and increase their strength and mobility

Why am I interested?
Helps people while doing something interesting

Salary: $84,620 per year

Pros
• Set Schedule
• Working with people to help them

Cons
• Requires many years of education
• Errors can be harmful to patients

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MNCIS and Naviance

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I chose Forensic Science Technician because I really like investigating things and helping people. There isn’t as much further education after high school required so I would be less in debt then the other careers. Still makes a fair amount of money and I think I would love my job.

Education Required: Bachelor's degree in any natural science or forensic science.

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Location: Madison, WI

Tuition: $34,000 per year/ $136,000 total

Pros:
• Many different classes that pertain to my career path
• Option to get a degree past bachelor's
• Not too far away from home

Cons:
• Tuition doesn't include housing or meal plans
• Very big university

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Location: Chicago, IL

Tuition: $24,276 per year/ $145,656 total (6 years)

Pros:
• Has an actual forensic science course, not just regular science
• Has a lot of programs into place for after college job plans

Cons:
• Have to complete 6 years (have to complete masters) of education
• Big university

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Location: College Station, TX

Tuition: $34,500 per year/ $138,000 total

Pros:
• Actually major in Forensic and Investigative Science (what I want)
• Has internship programs in place
• Past graduate work places

Cons:
• Texas is hot
• Big campus

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I choose Texas A&M because all the other colleges had courses that would lead me to Forensic Science, but Texas actually has a major for the EXACT course I want to take. Texas A&M also has put a lot of effort into helping their students find work after college.