Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

CIP 43.0103 Certificate Associate

Program Availability

Schools Offering

123

178 total including inactive

States

Across 18 states

Graduates (2023)

2,264

Total completions

Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration is offered as a certificate and associate program at schools across 18 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are California, Virginia and Kentucky.

Career & Cost Overview

Median Salary

$136,550

Compliance Managers

Job Growth

+4.5%

10-year projected growth

Median Tuition

$2,616

In-state annual rate

Graduates typically pursue careers as Compliance Managers. In-state tuition ranges from $576 to $11,310, and the work is primarily indoor with light physical demands — suited for people-oriented individuals who enjoy helping others.

Graduate Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 1,332 (58.8%)

Female: 932 (41.2%)

Degree Level Distribution

Certificate: 1,696 (74.9%)

Associate: 568 (25.1%)

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

Conventional

Enterprising

Social

organizing, systematizing, and working with data; leading, influencing, and persuading others; helping and working with people

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

Organization
Data management
Leadership roles
Sales
Helping others
Teaching

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

✓ Organized

✓ Detail-oriented

✓ Confident

✓ Persuasive

✓ Empathetic

✓ Patient

💡 Interests

● Organization

● Data management

● Leadership roles

● Sales

● Helping others

● Teaching

⭐ Work Values

♦ Active Listening

♦ Monitoring

♦ Speaking

♦ Social Perceptiveness

♦ Helping others

♦ Achievement

❓ Ask Yourself These Questions

Do you enjoy organizing, systematizing, and working with data; leading, influencing, and persuading others; helping and working with people?

Do you value active listening?

Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?

✓ This Career May Be Great For You If:

• People-oriented individuals who enjoy helping others
• Natural leaders who enjoy persuading and influencing
• Detail-oriented individuals who value organization

⚠ Consider These Challenges:

• Those who prefer working independently
• Those who avoid public speaking or sales
• Those who dislike repetitive tasks

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Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.