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Criminal Justice Studies in Arkansas

Criminal Justice Studies Schools in Arkansas

Jobs for Criminal Justice Studies Grads in Arkansas

3,850 people in the state and 291,480 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Criminal Justice Studies.

Criminal Justice Studies Jobs Nationwide vs. AR

Wages for Criminal Justice Studies Jobs in Arkansas

A typical salary for a Criminal Justice Studies grad in the state is $60,871, compared to a typical salary of $93,156 nationwide.

Criminal Justice Studies Wages Nationwide vs. AR

Our data covers 3 colleges in Arkansas offering Criminal Justice Studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $47,767 a year. About 72% of those who apply are admitted. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.

#2

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville

Graduates earn a median salary of $40,548 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 96% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 71%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $47,477 a year. With an admission rate of 58%, getting in takes some planning. 71% of full-time students return after their first year.

Criminal Justice Studies Careers in AR

Some of the careers Criminal Justice Studies majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $52,907
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $78,129
Quality Control Analysts $53,423
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $95,957
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary $91,449
Remote Sensing Technicians $99,834

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Criminal Justice Studies.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Criminology 10,365
Forensic Science and Technology 4,612
Cybersecurity Defense Strategy/Policy 999
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology 974
Criminalistics and Criminal Science 584
Natural Resource Protection 224
Counterterrorism Operations 181
Geospatial Intelligence 53

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View Nationwide Criminal Justice Studies Report

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