Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

CIP 43.0104 Certificate Associate

Program Availability

Schools Offering

166

199 total including inactive

States

Across 18 states

Graduates (2023)

2,834

Total completions

Criminal Justice/Safety Studies is offered as a certificate and associate program at schools across 18 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are North Carolina, Georgia and Texas.

Career & Cost Overview

Median Salary

$71,470

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary

Job Growth

+2%

10-year projected growth

Median Tuition

$2,432

In-state annual rate

Graduates typically pursue careers as Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary. In-state tuition ranges from $434 to $11,700, and the work is primarily indoor with moderate physical demands — suited for people-oriented individuals who enjoy helping others.

Graduate Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 983 (34.7%)

Female: 1,851 (65.3%)

Degree Level Distribution

Certificate: 2,069 (73.0%)

Associate: 765 (27.0%)

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

Enterprising

Social

Conventional

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

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

Leadership roles
Sales
Helping others
Teaching
Organization
Data management

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

✓ Confident

✓ Persuasive

✓ Empathetic

✓ Patient

✓ Organized

✓ Detail-oriented

💡 Interests

● Leadership roles

● Sales

● Helping others

● Teaching

● Organization

● Data management

⭐ Work Values

♦ Speaking

♦ Active Listening

♦ Social Perceptiveness

♦ Monitoring

♦ Helping others

♦ Achievement

❓ Ask Yourself These Questions

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

Do you value speaking?

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.