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What job can you get with a criminal justice degree?
Most criminal justice graduates go on to become probation officers, correctional officers, and sheriffs. Criminal justice grads also go on to become police officers and private detectives. Here is a list of careers where the skills you learn in a criminal justice degree will be useful:
Probation Officer
Salary
58k
Growth
3%
Satisfaction
Average
Correctional Officer
Salary
43k
Growth
3%
Satisfaction
Low
Sheriff
Salary
67k
Growth
5%
Satisfaction
Average
Police Officer
Salary
62k
Growth
5%
Satisfaction
Average
Private Detective
Salary
54k
Growth
5%
Satisfaction
Average
Detective
Salary
86k
Growth
-2%
Satisfaction
Average
Security Guard
Salary
28k
Growth
5%
Satisfaction
Low
Forensic Science Technician
Salary
64k
Growth
26%
Satisfaction
Average
Ambulance Dispatcher
Salary
42k
Growth
-3%
Satisfaction
Low
Special Agent
Salary
86k
Growth
-2%
Satisfaction
Average
Pro tip
Still unsure if a degree in criminal justice is your calling? Read our comprehensive guide on how to choose a career
