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Criminal Justice & Corrections in Pennsylvania

Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in Pennsylvania

Jobs for Criminal Justice & Corrections Grads in Pennsylvania

In this state, there are 164,590 people employed in jobs related to a Criminal Justice degree, compared to 4,342,350 nationwide.

Criminal Justice & Corrections Jobs Nationwide vs. PA

Wages for Criminal Justice & Corrections Jobs in Pennsylvania

Criminal Justice grads earn an average of $74,702 in the state and $78,064 nationwide.

Criminal Justice & Corrections Wages Nationwide vs. PA

Our data covers 3 colleges in Pennsylvania offering Criminal Justice degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

Temple University

Philadelphia

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $45,412 after earning their degree at this institution. About 83% of those who apply are admitted. 83% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $50,561 a year. With an admission rate of 79%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $43,429 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 95% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 75%.

Criminal Justice & Corrections Careers in PA

Some of the careers Criminal Justice majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Detectives and Criminal Investigators 14% $64,492
Regulatory Affairs Specialists 14% $85,399
Compliance Managers 13% $117,178
Quality Control Analysts 13% $53,423
Emergency Management Directors 13% $72,305
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary 12% $91,449
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives 12% $52,907
Private Detectives and Investigators 12% $71,252
Intelligence Analysts 12% $65,483
Wind Energy Development Managers 10% $169,952
Environmental Compliance Inspectors 10% $119,630
Regulatory Affairs Managers 10% $77,828

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Criminal Justice.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Fire Protection 15,202
Security Science and Technology 9,173
Homeland Security 6,323
Other Homeland Security 1,217

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View Nationwide Criminal Justice & Corrections Report

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