Criminal Justice Careers & Outcomes
Completing the Criminal Justice degree at MSUM will ready you for careers in all facets of the criminal justice system. Wherever your passion lies, you’ll be exceptionally prepared to enter the workforce and make a difference in what you do. Students pursuing a career in law enforcement must pass a licensing examination in the state in which they will work. Minnesota—especially the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metro—is one of the highest-paying states for probation officers and correctional specialists, boasting an annual median salary range between $58,000 and $81,000.
Criminal Justice College to Career Map
What can I do with a Criminal Justice degree?
- Correction worker
- Homeless outreach specialist
- Law enforcement officer
- Probation officer
- Juvenile corrections
- Probation and reentry practitioner
- Restorative justice practitioner
- Victim advocate
Related Links
- American Society of Criminology
- Academy for Criminal Justice Sciences
- International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP)
- American Correctional Association (ACA)
- American Association of Probation and Parole Officers (NAPPO)
- American Bar Association (ABA)
- American Sociological Association
- Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST)
- Social Science Research Council
- Federal Bureau of Investigation
- US Department of Justice
- "Exploring and Understanding Careers in Criminal Justice: A Comprehensive Guide" 2016 M.J. Sheridan and R.R. Rainville