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Job Options for Criminal Justice and Police Science Majors
Graduates with a degree in Criminal Justice and Police Science have a number of job options available to them. Most go on to work in law enforcement as police officers. There are positions available within a local police force, state police or sheriff's department. Correctional and incarceration facilities hire former police officers and security guards to patrol and maintain order. Security guards are employed by any number of businesses and organizations. This could include maintaining security during business hours or patroling the grounds and buildings after hours. Other graduates with a criminal justice degree go on to become private detectives, probation officers, airport security or body guards. Pay varies with the position but the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, www.bls.gov, offers the following information -- police officers and detectives earn a median annual pay of $47,460, criminal investigators $58,260, private detectives and investigators earn a median pay of $33,750 while security guards earn $21,530 annually. Correctional officers earn a median wage of $35,760. Job outlook is very good for all areas of criminal justice with many areas expected to grow faster than average.
Popular Schools Continued:
University of Central Oklahoma
Areas of study you may find at University of Central Oklahoma include:
Legal- Corrections, Criminal Justice, and Law Enforcement
- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Admin.
- Criminal Justice and Safety
- Forensic Science and Technologies
- Police Science
Degree Levels:
Courses- Diploma Programs
- Masters
- Bachelors
Saint Leo University
Areas of study you may find at Saint Leo University include:
Associates- AA: Criminal Justice
- BA: Criminal Justice
- BA: Criminal Justice - Criminalistics
- MS: Criminal Justice
- MS: Criminal Justice - Corrections
- MS: Criminal Justice - Critical Incident Management
- MS: Criminal Justice - Criminal Investigation
- MS: Criminal Justice - Forensic Science
- MS: Criminal Justice - Behavioral Studies
- Doctor of Criminal Justice: Education
- Doctor of Criminal Justice: Homeland Security
University of Louisiana
Areas of study you may find at University of Louisiana include:
Legal- Corrections, Criminal Justice, and Law Enforcement
- Criminal Justice and Safety
- Police Science
Degree Levels:
Graduate- First-Professional Degree
- Masters
- Post-Bachelor Degree Certificate
- Post-Master's Certificate
- Associates
- Bachelors
University of Indianapolis
Areas of study you may find at University of Indianapolis include:
Legal- Corrections, Criminal Justice, and Law Enforcement
- Corrections, Parole, and Probation
- Police Science
Degree Levels:
Graduate- Masters
- Associates
- Bachelors
Ferris State University
Areas of study you may find at Ferris State University include:
Legal- Corrections, Criminal Justice, and Law Enforcement
- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Admin.
- Police Science
- Legal Assistant and Related Support Services
Degree Levels:
Courses- Certificates and Certifications
- Coursework
- First-Professional Degree
- Masters
- Post-Bachelor Degree Certificate
- Associates
- Bachelors
University of Maryland Global Campus
Areas of study you may find at University of Maryland Global Campus include:
Legal- Corrections, Criminal Justice, and Law Enforcement
- Criminal Justice and Safety
- Criminal Sciences
- Forensic Science and Technologies
- Fire Protection and Fire Safety
- Professional Studies and Legal Research
Degree Levels:
Graduate- Doctorate
- Masters
- Bachelors