Criminal Justice Degree — Jobs & Salaries

Law enforcement, legal, and security career paths with a criminal justice degree.

Avg. Median Salary

$81,333

Highest Paying

$159,670

Entry-Level

$51,220

Career Paths

Career Paths with a Criminal Justice Degree

#	Job Title	Median Salary	Salary Range	Jobs
1	Lawyers	$159,670	$78,360 – $351,600	754,500
2	Detectives and Criminal Investigators	$93,790	$55,390 – $160,540	114,430
3	Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers	$76,210	$47,510 – $115,120	670,520
4	Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists	$66,270	$46,840 – $107,790	89,390
5	Paralegals and Legal Assistants	$62,890	$44,740 – $101,500	392,880
6	Firefighters	$59,280	$34,910 – $101,040	345,990
7	Private Detectives and Investigators	$51,220	$36,740 – $97,630	35,580

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS. Degree-to-occupation mapping based on common career paths.