According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, criminal justice job
opportunities have dramatically increased in the last 10 years. These options
will continue to expand as communities add police officers and as more prisons
are built to relieve overcrowding.
Graduates may choose to further pursue their interest in criminal justice by
attending graduate or law school, or choose from the following careers:
- Police Officer
- Private Investigator
- Child Protection Services
- Probation & Parole Officer
- Security Administrator
- Fraud Investigator
- Case Manager
- Corrections Officer
- Paralegal
- Lobbyist
- Law Librarian
Employment is projected to grow faster than average with a variety of
opportunities in the criminal justice field.
According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, an average salary is $28,000 to
$38,000. |
