Programs studying law enforcement, criminal courts, corrections, and the broader justice system.
How resistant the typical career paths are to automation by AI and robotics, based on O*NET task analysis.
Projected employment growth from the Bureau of Labor Statistics 10-year occupational outlook.
Median salary potential relative to the national median, indicating economic stability.
Number of distinct career paths available to graduates, providing economic optionality.
Ability to leverage AI as a productivity tool rather than being displaced by it.
These are the primary occupations linked to a Criminal Justice degree via the NCES CIP-SOC crosswalk, with O*NET and BLS data for each.
| Occupation | Automation Risk | Job Growth | Median Salary | AI Exposure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
First-Line Supervisors of Police SOC 33-1012 | 3.5% | +3% | $100,730 | Low |
Probation Officers SOC 21-1092 | 3.6% | +4% | $60,250 | Low |
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers SOC 33-3051 | 9.8% | +3% | $69,160 | Low |
