Criminal Justice Bachelor’s Degree Career Salary Data

Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialist - $42,500 *+11 percent growth through 2016

Correctional treatment specialists work in jails, prisons, or parole or probation agencies. In jails and prisons, they evaluate the progress of inmates. They also work with inmates, probation officers, and other agencies to develop parole and release plans. Their case reports are provided to the appropriate parole board when their clients are eligible for release. In addition, they plan education and training programs to improve offenders’ job skills and provide them with coping, anger management, and drug and sexual abuse counseling either individually or in groups. They usually write treatment plans and summaries for each client.

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Detective or Criminal Investigator - $58,300 * +17 percent growth through 2016

A detective or criminal investigator will conduct investigations related to suspected violations of Federal, State, or local laws to prevent or solve crimes. This does not include private detectives and investigators.

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First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives - $69,300 *+9 percent growth through 2016

First-Line Supervisor or Manager of Police and Detectives coordinate and oversee members and activities of the police force. Other duties include conducting raids, order detention of witnesses and suspects for questioning, train staff in proper police work procedures, direct collection, preparation, and handling of evidence and personal property of prisoners.