Degrees in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement prepare students for a myriad of different jobs. In today’s job market, the Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement professions offer exciting and fulfilling career opportunities.  With new advances in forensic technology and a continually changing legal environment, these careers are hot commodities in the current job market. The following are some of the careers offered in this field and some idea of salaries:

According to the US Department of Justice, ATF, DEA, IRS, and INS, Secret Service Agents and Deputy US Marshals generally enter the salary schedule at anywhere between $26,000-$50,000, and salary increases from there with seniority and responsibility.

FBI agents enter federal service at a base salary of $48,159.  There is a potential for increase to approximately $131,000 if entering into FBI supervisory, management, and executive positions.

For details please see http://www.usdoj.gov/ the official website of the US Department of Justice.

Forensic scientists work in laboratories, at crime scenes, in offices, and in morgues. They work for federal, state and local government, forensic laboratories, medical examiners offices, hospitals, universities, toxicology laboratories, police departments, medical examiner/coroner offices, or as independent forensic science consultants.  The salary has many variables depending on where you work, for which organization, and how much responsibility the job entails.

This is a great undergraduate degree if you are planning to pursue further education such as law school.

If you have any questions, please call the Criminal Justice Department at 801-863-7230.