Your education shouldn’t stop when you graduate with a bachelor’s degree. Many forensic science tech educational programs offer master’s degrees in the field, which will take an extra 12 to 24 months of your time if you go to school full time.However, that advanced degree can help you find a job in a tightening job market.ccording to The Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average annual salary for forensic science technicians was $55,660 in 2011. There are a lot of factors that could affect your potential salary: 1  Type of industry.