Career Options
Careers for Criminal Justice Majors
Going back to school for your criminal justice degree is the first step in preparation for the following careers.
- Police Officer
- Federal Agent
- Detective
- Victims Advocate
- Criminalist
- Parole/Probation Officer
- Police Dispatcher
- Prosecutor/Defense Attorney
- Judge
- Paralegal
- Security Manager/Private Security
- Fraud Investigator
- Loss Prevention
Average Salary1
- Police Officers (median income, U.S.): $56,980
- Probation Officers and Correctional Specialists: $48,190
- Private Detectives and Investigators: $45,740
- Substance Abuse Counselors: $38,520
- Paralegals: $46,990
- Victims Advocate: $32,337
Job Titles of People with Criminal Justice Degrees
- Police Officer Trainee
- Deputy Sheriff Trainee
- Public Safety Dispatcher
- Victims Services Coordinator
- Protection Specialist (Loss Prevention)
- Deputy Probation Officer I
- Forensic Analyst
- Police Records Clerk
- Correctional Officer
- Investigator
- Court Services Assistant
Note: This information is current for the 2023-24 academic year; however, all stated academic information is subject to change. Please refer to the current Academic Catalog for more information.
Footnotes
- Salary information is provided for general reference only. APU does not guarantee the accuracy of the figures listed, and cannot predict or promise a specific salary for any graduate. For the most current salary estimates, please visit payscale.com. ↵