Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$76,590/yr
Typical range
$60,020 – $100,870
Education
Master's degree
Time to entry
About 6 years (bachelor's + ~2-year master's)
What a Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary does
Teach college courses in criminal justice, law enforcement, and forensics, preparing students for careers in policing and the justice system. They combine classroom theory with practical scenarios and guest speakers from the field.
Education & path
The typical entry point is a master's degree. About 6 years (bachelor's + ~2-year master's).
Estimated cost of that path: ~$70,000. Estimated payback: ~5 years. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.
Related careers
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education — $63,970/yr
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — $72,040/yr
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — $64,370/yr
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term — $41,670/yr
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education — $38,140/yr
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