Criminalistics and Criminal Science

CIP 43.0402 Associate Certificate

Program Availability

Schools Offering

3 total including inactive

States

Across 2 states

Graduates (2023)

Total completions

Criminalistics and Criminal Science is offered as a associate and certificate program at schools across 2 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are Puerto Rico and Louisiana.

Career & Cost Overview

Median Salary

$71,470

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary

Job Growth

+2%

10-year projected growth

Median Tuition

$3,435

In-state annual rate

Graduates typically pursue careers as Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary. In-state tuition ranges from $1,380 to $8,500, and the work is primarily indoor with heavy physical demands — suited for hands-on learners who enjoy practical work.

Graduate Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 12 (30.0%)

Female: 28 (70.0%)

Degree Level Distribution

Associate: 40 (100.0%)

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

Conventional

Investigative

Realistic

organizing, systematizing, and working with data; research, analysis, and problem-solving; hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

Organization
Data management
Conducting research
Solving complex problems
Building things
Working with hands

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

✓ Organized

✓ Detail-oriented

✓ Analytical

✓ Curious

✓ Practical

✓ Hands-on

💡 Interests

● Organization

● Data management

● Conducting research

● Solving complex problems

● Building things

● Working with hands

⭐ Work Values

♦ Speaking

♦ Active Listening

♦ Social Perceptiveness

♦ Knowledge

♦ Independence

♦ Accuracy

❓ Ask Yourself These Questions

Do you enjoy organizing, systematizing, and working with data; research, analysis, and problem-solving; hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment?

Do you value speaking?

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

✓ This Career May Be Great For You If:

• Hands-on learners who enjoy practical work
• Analytical thinkers who enjoy problem-solving
• Detail-oriented individuals who value organization

⚠ Consider These Challenges:

• Those who prefer desk-based, theoretical work
• Those who prefer routine tasks
• Those who dislike repetitive tasks

💭

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.