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Criminology Careers Outlook

Make a Meaningful Difference in Your Criminology Career

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Become an agent of positive change in your community with the online bachelor’s in criminology program from Benedictine University. The courses explore the root causes of crime and recidivism, empowering you to lead equitable solutions in your criminology career. After completing the program, you’ll be ready to follow in the footsteps of other Benedictine graduates working at the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).

  • Develop a dynamic criminological perspective for resolving social problems
  • Open doors to criminology jobs and roles in other fields, including public policy, academia and social work
  • Capitalize on Benedictine’s job placement success

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Job Opportunities in Criminology

Corrections Case Manager $95,195 average annual salary1

Criminal Intelligence Analyst $66,812 average annual salary2

Border Patrol Agent $64,489 average annual salary3

Probation Officer $65,993 average annual salary4

Prepare to Thrive in Careers with Criminology Degree Requirements

Benedictine University’s online B.A. in Criminology immerses you in courses at the intersection of law enforcement and social justice. You’ll study criminological theory to understand why crime occurs as you build knowledge of policing, court procedures, corrections and more. In addition to developing skills for a variety of criminology career opportunities, you’ll establish a foundation for continuing your education in law school.

  • The average salary for criminology bachelor’s degree graduates was $67,000 per year in January 2025.5
  • Learn from experienced faculty members who can help you find internships with law enforcement agencies and nonprofits.
  • After earning your criminology degree, careers to pursue will include roles with the FBI and the United States Secret Service.

Program Outcomes and Skills Acquired

What You’ll Learn

  • Demonstrate informational competence by formulating a research topic, conducting a literature search, selecting valid and appropriate sources, and accurately summarizing selected literature.
  • Demonstrate familiarity with criminal justice ideas by employing different criminological perspectives to explain the relationship of the individual to society and agencies of social control.
  • Recognize the proper application of descriptive and basic inferential statistical techniques and use computers to conduct and interpret data analyses.
  • Recognize the inter-dependency of the criminal justice components and how they are situated in broader social, legal and political environments impacting operations and various constituencies (e.g., victims, offenders, professionals, etc.).
  • Be able to identify and evaluate alternative modes of justice, including the goals such modes seek to fulfill beyond common purposes of criminal sanctions.
  • Employ interpersonal skills and communication skills (e.g., listening) while engaging in real-life professional settings or classroom simulations.

Skills You’ll Gain

  • Communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Problem-solving
  • Qualitative research methods
  • Quantitative research methods
  • Social responsibility

Reach Your Full Professional Potential

Your relationship with Benedictine University doesn’t end when you graduate. Our goal is to promote your lifelong personal and professional development by providing you with a foundation for becoming a self-directed learner. From resume assistance to comprehensive career assessment tools, we offer many ways to define and pursue your professional aspirations.

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Career Assessments

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Sources

  1. Salary.com. “Corrections Case Manager Salary in the United States.” Retrieved January 21, 2025, from https://www.salary.com/research/salary/hiring/corrections-case-manager-salary.
  2. Salary.com. “Crime Intelligence Analyst Salary in the United States.” Retrieved May 20, 2025, from https://www.salary.com/research/salary/posting/crime-intelligence-analyst-salary.
  3. Salary.com. “Border Patrol Agent Salary in the United States.” Retrieved May 20, 2025, from https://www.salary.com/research/salary/hiring/border-patrol-agent-salary.
  4. Salary.com. “Probation Officer Salary in the United States.” Retrieved May 20, 2025, from https://www.salary.com/research/salary/recruiting/probation-officer-salary.
  5. Payscale. “Bachelor of Arts (BA), Criminology Degree.” Retrieved May 20, 2025, from https://www.payscale.com/research/US/Degree=Bachelor_of_Arts_(BA)%2C_Criminology/Salary.