Career Outlook for Criminal Justice Majors

All of the data on the jobs and earning potentials is based on 2018 data available from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Example Career Paths

Correctional Officers & Bailiffs: Median Salary $44,400; 453,900 current jobs.
Claims Adjuster, Appraisers, Examiners, & Investigators: Median Salary $65,670; 346,000 current jobs.
Detectives & Criminal Investigators: Median Salary $89,920; 103, 450 current jobs.
Emergency Management Directors: Median Salary $74,420; 9900 current jobs.
Fish and Game Warden: Median Salary $57,710; 6,040 current jobs.
Fire Inspectors: Median Salary $60,200; 15,200 current jobs.
Firefighters: Median Salary $49,620; 332, 400 current jobs.
Forensic Science Technician: Median Salary $58,230; 15,970 current jobs.
Private Detectives & Investigators: Median Salary $50,090; 33,000 current jobs.
Probation Officers & Correctional Treatment Specialist’s: Median Salary $53,020; 91,600 current jobs.
Police Officers and Sheriff’s Deputy: Median Salary $61,380; 661,630 current jobs.
Security Guards & Gaming Surveillance Officers: $28,530; 1,540,300 current jobs.
Transit & Railroad Police: Median Salary $74,330; 4470 current jobs.

Career Outlook for Law Studies Majors

All the data on the jobs and earning potentials is based on 2018 data available from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Example Career Paths for 3+3 Emphasis

Lawyers: Median Salary $129,100; 823,900 current jobs.
Judges & Hearing Officers: Median Salary $117, 190; 45,000 current jobs.

Example Career Paths for Law Studies Emphasis

Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators: Median Salary $62,270; 7700 current jobs.
Lawyers: Median Salary $129,100; 823,900 current jobs.
Judges & Hearing Officers: Median Salary $117, 190; 45,000 current jobs.
Claims Adjusters, Appraisers, Examiners, and Investigators: $65,670; 346,000 current jobs.
Court Reporters: Median Salary $57,150; 15,700 current jobs.
Paralegals & Legal Assistants: Median Salary $50,940; 325,700 current jobs.
Secretaries & Administrative Assistants: Median Salary $38,880; 3,786,800 current jobs.

Current Job Postings for Law Studies Students/Alumni

Oxford Law Office hiring for a Full-Time Litigation Paralegal Job. Looking for a team player, attentive to detail, self-starter, proactive, organized, and able to meet deadlines. Candidates should preferably have a four-year degree and/or certificate from an ABA approved paralegal program, along with 2+ years of related work experience.

Please contact Wesley Notestine at wnnotest@olemiss.edu or call (662)915-2898 for further information.