Occupations/13-1041.06
Coroners
Direct activities such as autopsies, pathological and toxicological analyses, and inquests relating to the investigation of deaths occurring within a legal jurisdiction to determine cause of death or to fix responsibility for accidental, violent, or unexplained deaths.
Usually a certificate, vocational program, or associate degree — not a bachelor’s.
AI automation risk
14%
More resilient
Human characteristics
86%
Strong human-characteristic mix
Task orientation
49%
Mixed exposure
A day in this job
- Mostly human
Interview persons present at death scenes to obtain information useful in determining the manner of death.
- Mostly routine
Observe and record the positions and conditions of bodies and related evidence.
- Mostly human
Remove or supervise removal of bodies from death scenes, using the proper equipment and supplies, and arrange for transportation to morgues.
Split from the wording of these tasks, shown next to the occupation’s AI risk. It is not a separate score for each task, and it is not a forecast that the job disappears.
Core tasks
- 01Complete death certificates, including the assignment of cause and manner of death.
- 02Perform medicolegal examinations and autopsies, conducting preliminary examinations of the body to identify victims, locate signs of trauma, and identify factors that would indicate time of death.
- 03Interview persons present at death scenes to obtain information useful in determining the manner of death.
- 04Observe and record the positions and conditions of bodies and related evidence.
- 05Provide information concerning the circumstances of death to relatives of the deceased.
- 06Remove or supervise removal of bodies from death scenes, using the proper equipment and supplies, and arrange for transportation to morgues.
Model drivers (O*NET 1–5)
- Repeating same tasks3.35
- Degree of automation1.55
- Time sitting3.20
- Originality (ability)3.12
- Conflict situations3.55
- Hands-on objects/tools2.95
- Outdoors / weather4.05
- Disease exposure4.65
- Decision freedom4.30
Top abilities
- Written Comprehension4.12
- Oral Comprehension4.12
- Written Expression4.00
- Oral Expression4.00
- Inductive Reasoning4.00
- Deductive Reasoning4.00
- Problem Sensitivity3.88
- Near Vision3.88
Essential skills
- Reading Comprehension4.00
- Active Listening3.88
- Writing3.62
- Speaking4.12
- Mathematics2.62
- Science3.25
- Critical Thinking4.12
- Active Learning3.38
- Learning Strategies3.12
- Monitoring3.25
CIP matches
Schools offering related programs
12 of 94 shown
Earnings are College Scorecard medians for that program, 1 and 2 years after completion. A dash means the Department suppressed the cell or the campus is not in the field file.
| Institution | Program | Tuition | Admit | Grad 6-yr | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Georgetown University Washington, DC · Private nonprofit | Medical Staff Services Technology/Technician 51.0717 | $65,400 | 12% | 95% | 1 yr $69,338 2 yr $70,176 Bachelor's · CIP 51.07 |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA · Private nonprofit | Environmental Studies 03.0103 | $60,100 | 4% | 96% | 1 yr $66,536 2 yr $53,168 Master's · CIP 03.01 |
University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA · Public | Environmental Studies 03.0103 | $14,800 | 11% | 93% | 1 yr $63,749 2 yr $59,124 Bachelor's · CIP 03.01 |
Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY · Private nonprofit | Environmental Studies 03.0103 | $68,200 | 4% | 96% | 1 yr $59,288 2 yr $56,776 Master's · CIP 03.01 |
The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX · Public | Environmental Studies 03.0103 | $14,600 | 65% | 73% | 1 yr $57,318 2 yr $48,432 Master's · CIP 03.01 |
San Jose State University San Jose, CA · Public | Environmental Studies 03.0103 | $8,200 | 77% | 71% | 1 yr $51,607 2 yr $48,041 Bachelor's · CIP 03.01 |
University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA · Public | Environmental Studies 03.0103 | $13,800 | 9% | 92% | 1 yr $46,846 2 yr $46,673 Bachelor's · CIP 03.01 |
Minnesota State University-Mankato Mankato, MN · Public | Environmental Studies 03.0103 | $9,700 | 71% | 62% | 1 yr $45,500 2 yr $43,798 Bachelor's · CIP 03.01 |
University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA · Public | Environmental Studies 03.0103 | $15,200 | 24% | 87% | 1 yr $44,737 2 yr $41,565 Bachelor's · CIP 03.01 |
Winona State University Winona, MN · Public | Suspension and Debarment Investigation 43.0121 | $10,500 | 77% | 67% | 1 yr $44,021 2 yr $41,058 Bachelor's · CIP 43.01 |
St Cloud State University St. Cloud, MN · Public | Environmental Studies 03.0103 | $9,600 | 95% | 56% | 1 yr $42,682 2 yr $33,565 Bachelor's · CIP 03.01 |
Houston Community College Houston, TX · Public | Environmental Studies 03.0103 | $4,300 | 100% | 24% | 1 yr $42,682 2 yr $36,848 Bachelor's · CIP 03.01 |