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Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary

Median Salary
69,030
Job Outlook
-8%

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Teach courses in criminal justice, corrections, and law enforcement administration. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

What is the job outlook?

Overall employment of postsecondary teachers is projected to grow 8 percent from 2023 to 2033, faster than the average for all occupations. About 118,900 openings for postsecondary teachers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$50,820

10%

$69,030

Median

$132,760

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Master's degree

    38%

  • Doctoral degree

    25%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    10%

  • Associate's degree

    8%

  • Post-master's certificate

    8%

  • Bachelor's degree

    4%

  • High school

    1%

  • First professional degree

    1%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
  • Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
  • Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism
  • Forensic Science and Technology
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • Criminalistics and Criminal Science
  • Criminology
  • Criminal Justice/Police Science
  • Homeland Security, Other
  • Cybersecurity Defense Strategy/Policy
  • Law Enforcement Investigation and Interviewing
  • Criminal Justice and Corrections, General
  • Corrections
  • Financial Forensics and Fraud Investigation
  • Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysis
  • Geospatial Intelligence
  • Terrorism and Counterterrorism Operations
  • Securities Services Administration/Management
  • Security and Loss Prevention Services
  • Corrections Administration
  • Critical Incident Response/Special Police Operations
  • Juvenile Corrections
  • Environmental/Natural Resources Law Enforcement and Protective Services
  • Protective Services Operations

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Verbal Skills

    High

  • Leadership

    High

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    High

  • Math and Science Skills

    Mid

  • Technology Design and Control

    Low

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Low

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Education and Training
  • English Language
  • Public Safety and Security
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Computers and Electronics

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Decision Making

    High

  • Time Pressure

    Mid

  • Repetitiveness

    Mid

  • Physical Activity

    Mid

  • Level Of Competition

    Mid

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Low

  • Responsibility

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Social

You love connecting with people, helping others and making a difference in your community.

Investigative

You love figuring out how things work and researching subjects that interest you.

RIASEC represents six broad interest areas—Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional—helping individuals identify careers that match their skills and preferences.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.