Law &
Criminal Justice
Law &
Criminal
Justice
Do good,
help others
Do good,
help others
Why choose a career in Law?
- Gain a sense of satisfaction for justice done
- Make the world a better place
- Protect the innocent from potential injustice
Meet your need to balance life, work, and school with programs that fit you. Choose a path that is a good mix of speed versus impact on your current job and career goals. Work with top schools to leverage your prior educational experiences, embrace a broad array of potential careers, and stay organized and on-track with flexible schedules.
Top Growing Criminal Justice and Law Occupations
2018 - 2028
NUMBER OF NEW JOB OPENINGS BY OCCUPATION
SECURITY GUARDS AND SURVEILLANCE OFFICERS
PARALEGAL AND LEGAL ASSISTANTS
POLICE & DETECTIVES
PRIVATE DETECTIVES AND INVESTIGATORS
Skill to leverage
COMMUNICATION
Criminal Justice and Law skills driving success
WORK UNDER PRESSURE Clarity of mind in stressful situations leads to better results
FOLLOW ORDERS Hierarchy and Laws create a structure that must be honored
LEADERSHIP Setting standards, creating effective direction and building moral
SITUATIONAL AWARENESS Knowledge is key, decisions are often instant
TEAMWORK Synergy in groups increases effectiveness
CAPACITY TO ADAPT Often fast-paced, change in dynamic situations is needed
HANDLE RESPONSIBILITY Vital for this field as many are affected by decisions made
EMPATHY Creates a more positive interaction with others and builds trust.
PROBLEM SOLVING Drives results, demonstrates critical thinking
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Levels of education and wages
In 2017 the US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the median wage for high school graduates was $36,100. The median for those with a Bachelors was almost twice that.
BACHELORS DEGREE
$72,800 annually
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
$36,100 annually
"The mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be ignited."
Plutarch, Greek-Roman biographer