The Average Salary of Criminal Justice Majors
A criminal justice degree grants graduates the knowledge and skill to pursue careers in law enforcement or law. Students learn to apply legal knowledge to the solving of crimes, the apprehension of criminals and the defense of the innocent.
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Jobs
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The type of job is the primary factor for salaries. Payscale reports that, as of September 2010, criminal investigators earn $43,576 to $82,445 annually, police patrol officers make $36,016 to $60,351 and jailers get $26,778 to $48,030.
Experience
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More experience means higher salaries, with new graduates with a criminal justice degree earning an average of $35,610. Those with one to four years of work earn $38,905, while those with five to nine years get $48,080. People with 10 to 19 years experience receive $52,358.
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City
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The job location can affect salary. People with criminal justice degrees in New York earn the most at $61,600, followed by Dallas at $60,934 and Washington, D.C., at $60,154. Those in Philadelphia make $45,000, while those in Chicago make $55,269.
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