Criminal Justice Schools in Illinois
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Jobs for Criminal Justice Grads in Illinois
In this state, there are 5,920 people employed in jobs related to a Criminal Justice degree, compared to 797,670 nationwide.
Wages for Criminal Justice Jobs in Illinois
A typical salary for a Criminal Justice grad in the state is $120,657, compared to a typical salary of $141,316 nationwide.
Most Popular Criminal Justice Programs in IL
Our data covers 2 colleges in Illinois offering Criminal Justice degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:
Graduates earn a median salary of $41,243 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 75% of applicants. 59% of full-time students return after their first year.
Graduates earn a median salary of $38,646 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from Illinois pay around $4,920 a year in tuition.
Criminal Justice Careers in IL
Some of the careers Criminal Justice majors go into include:
| Job Title | Nationwide Job Growth | Nationwide Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Managers, All Other | — | $95,684 |
| Compliance Managers | — | $117,178 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | — | $52,907 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | — | $165,723 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | — | $77,828 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | — | $122,567 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | — | $99,321 |
| Wind Energy Development Managers | — | $169,952 |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary | — | $91,449 |
Related Majors in Illinois
Below are some popular majors that are similar to Criminal Justice.
| Major | Annual Graduates Nationwide |
|---|---|
| Criminology | 10,365 |
| Homeland Security | 2,871 |
| Emergency/Disaster Management | 2,513 |
| Cybersecurity Defense Strategy/Policy | 999 |
| Critical Infrastructure Protection | 545 |
| Natural Resource Protection | 224 |
| Counterterrorism Operations | 181 |
| Geospatial Intelligence | 53 |
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