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The Versatility of a BS in Criminal Justice Degree Online: From Corrections to Police Force to FBI

An online criminal justice degree can prepare you for a wide variety of careers.

The U.S. criminal justice system is a large, complex, and interconnected system of federal, state, and local agencies, processes, and professionals. They work together to control crime; impose penalties on lawbreakers; and provide justice, aid, and assistance for victims and offenders. If you earn a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, you’ll have a good foundation for pursuing a variety of careers, including corrections officer, cyber crime investigator, homeland security border patrol, FBI agent, and others.*

How Does One Degree Launch So Many Careers?

An online criminal justice degree like a BS in Criminal Justice prepares you with a strong foundation and the flexibility tochoose from several concentrations that help align your area of study with your career goals.

The Versatility of a BS in Criminal Justice Degree Online: From Corrections to Police Force to FBI

Potential Career Options in the Field: Salaries for Criminal Justice Professionals (May, 2020)1

Position Median Annual Wage Top 10%
Police and Detectives $67,290 $113,860
Sociologist $86,110 $143,020
Administrative Services Managers $98,980 $169,930
Information Security Analysts $103,590 $163,300
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $55,690 $95,510
Correctional Officers and Bailiffs $47,440 $81,360

Beyond a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice

Some criminal justice careers may require additional education and training beyond your online criminal justice degree, as each job description will specify. A specialized bachelor’s in criminal justice degree will give you a strong start down the path toward your ideal career. It may also provide superior credentials and a competitive edge when compared with other job applicants. It will also give you a solid foundation for accelerating your education to earn an MS in Criminal Justice, and ultimately pursue a PhD in Criminal Justice.

Explore Walden University's online criminal justice degrees for graduates and undergraduates. Get the help you need to launch or advance your career. Earn your degree in a convenient online format that fits your busy life.

*Career options may require additional experience, training, or other factors beyond the successful completion of a degree program.

1Source: www.bls.gov/ooh/home.htm

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