Average Salary and Job Outcomes With a Criminal Justice & Police Science Degree
What Do You Learn With This Degree?
What Do You Learn With This Degree?
A program that prepares individuals to perform the duties of police and public security officers, including patrol and investigative activities, traffic control, crowd control and public relations, witness interviewing, evidence collection and management, basic crime prevention methods, weapon and equipment operation and maintenance, report preparation and other routine law enforcement responsibilities.
What Can You Do With This Degree?
What Can You Do With This Degree?
Conduct investigations related to suspected violations of federal, state, or local laws to prevent or solve crimes. Use intelligence data to anticipate and prevent organized crime activities, such as terrorism. Maintain order and protect life and property by enforcing local, tribal, state, or federal laws and ordinances. Investigate and inspect persons, common carriers, goods, and merchandise, arriving in or departing from the United States or between states to detect violations of immigration and customs laws and regulations. Gather, analyze, compile, and report information regarding individuals or organizations to clients, or detect occurrences of unlawful acts or infractions of rules in private establishment.
U.S. Summary
Job & Salary Averages
- Salary Value (U.S.): $59,092
"Salary Value" is a salary score which represents the average of salary medians for all jobs attainable with this degree, per metro area and/or per state.
- Average of Job Growth Averages (U.S.): 8.61%
The "average of job growth averages" is an average of national job growth rates for all jobs attainable with this degree.
- Avg. Years of Work Experience Needed: 2-4 years
Education Costs
- Avg. Undergrad. Out-of-State Cost (U.S.): $11,063/yr
- Avg. Undergrad. In-State Cost (U.S.): $6,803/yr
- Avg. Graduate Out-of-State Cost (U.S.): $15,454/yr
- Avg. Graduate In-State Cost (U.S.): $12,401/yr
- Avg. Combined Out-of-State Cost (U.S.): $11,834/yr
- Avg. Combined In-State Cost (U.S.): $7,785/yr
All information is based on data collected by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and National Center for Education Statistics.
This chart visualizes the percentage of jobs requiring a particular degree level (including if a degree isn't required by most employers).
Average Salary Medians
What Are Salary Medians?
Salary median is the average salary amount earned by workers, calculated per industry or per metro area. Average salary median is an average of median salaries for jobs that are attainable with this degree. Metro area average salary median is the average of salary medians for jobs within a metro area. State average salary median is the average of all metro area average salary medians within that state.
For more information about salary medians and average salary medians, please read this blog post, "Average Salary Median" vs. "Salary Median".
Click on any state in the table below to see which metro areas earn the highest median salaries. If you see "N/A" next to a state, it means that no data is available about that state for this degree.
Overall Salary Value: $59,092
The state with the highest salary value for this degree is California ($90,147) in the San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA metro area.
Alaska
Metro Area Salary Values for AlaskaFairbanks, AK metro area has the highest salary value in Alaska ($76,073).
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$71,168 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Alabama
Metro Area Salary Values for AlabamaHuntsville, AL metro area has the highest salary value in Alabama ($71,590).
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$50,897 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arkansas
Metro Area Salary Values for ArkansasLittle Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area has the highest salary value in Arkansas ($47,304).
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$39,878 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arizona
Metro Area Salary Values for ArizonaPhoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ metro area has the highest salary value in Arizona ($83,558).
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$71,574 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
California
Metro Area Salary Values for CaliforniaSan Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA metro area has the highest salary value in California ($112,545).
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$90,147 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Colorado
Metro Area Salary Values for ColoradoDenver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO metro area has the highest salary value in Colorado ($85,927).
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$69,644 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Connecticut
Metro Area Salary Values for ConnecticutDanbury, CT metro area has the highest salary value in Connecticut ($82,432).
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$76,740 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Washington, D.C. | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Delaware | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Florida
Metro Area Salary Values for FloridaPort St. Lucie, FL metro area has the highest salary value in Florida ($86,658).
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$56,773 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Georgia
Metro Area Salary Values for GeorgiaBrunswick, GA metro area has the highest salary value in Georgia ($98,454).
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$49,703 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hawaii
Metro Area Salary Values for HawaiiHawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Hawaii ($82,469).
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$75,635 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Iowa
Metro Area Salary Values for IowaDes Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area has the highest salary value in Iowa ($69,550).
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$61,299 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Idaho
Metro Area Salary Values for IdahoNorthwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Idaho ($62,863).
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$56,158 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Illinois
Metro Area Salary Values for IllinoisChicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro area has the highest salary value in Illinois ($87,760).
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$67,832 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Indiana
Metro Area Salary Values for IndianaLafayette-West Lafayette, IN metro area has the highest salary value in Indiana ($66,130).
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$55,051 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kansas
Metro Area Salary Values for KansasWichita, KS metro area has the highest salary value in Kansas ($57,606).
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$50,514 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kentucky
Metro Area Salary Values for KentuckyLouisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area has the highest salary value in Kentucky ($59,083).
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$45,672 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Louisiana
Metro Area Salary Values for LouisianaShreveport-Bossier City, LA metro area has the highest salary value in Louisiana ($56,384).
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$45,357 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Massachusetts
Metro Area Salary Values for MassachusettsSpringfield, MA-CT metro area has the highest salary value in Massachusetts ($74,324).
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$67,278 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maryland
Metro Area Salary Values for MarylandHagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV metro area has the highest salary value in Maryland ($104,038).
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$72,666 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maine
Metro Area Salary Values for MaineNortheast Maine nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Maine ($60,978).
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$56,155 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Michigan
Metro Area Salary Values for MichiganDetroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area has the highest salary value in Michigan ($83,244).
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$68,002 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Minnesota
Metro Area Salary Values for MinnesotaRochester, MN metro area has the highest salary value in Minnesota ($75,670).
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$69,911 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Missouri
Metro Area Salary Values for MissouriKansas City, MO-KS metro area has the highest salary value in Missouri ($68,952).
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$51,110 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mississippi
Metro Area Salary Values for MississippiNortheast Mississippi nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Mississippi ($49,663).
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$42,462 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Montana
Metro Area Salary Values for MontanaMissoula, MT metro area has the highest salary value in Montana ($64,430).
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$57,271 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
North Carolina
Metro Area Salary Values for North CarolinaWilmington, NC metro area has the highest salary value in North Carolina ($75,916).
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$52,384 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
North Dakota
Metro Area Salary Values for North DakotaGrand Forks, ND-MN metro area has the highest salary value in North Dakota ($70,380).
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$65,125 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nebraska
Metro Area Salary Values for NebraskaOmaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA metro area has the highest salary value in Nebraska ($74,052).
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$58,960 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Hampshire
Metro Area Salary Values for New HampshireCentral New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in New Hampshire ($61,044).
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$56,767 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Jersey
Metro Area Salary Values for New JerseyTrenton, NJ metro area has the highest salary value in New Jersey ($77,559).
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$74,593 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Mexico
Metro Area Salary Values for New MexicoLas Cruces, NM metro area has the highest salary value in New Mexico ($67,816).
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$58,481 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nevada
Metro Area Salary Values for NevadaReno, NV metro area has the highest salary value in Nevada ($82,395).
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$72,904 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New York
Metro Area Salary Values for New YorkIthaca, NY metro area has the highest salary value in New York ($86,334).
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$75,598 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ohio
Metro Area Salary Values for OhioDayton, OH metro area has the highest salary value in Ohio ($71,210).
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$63,725 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Oklahoma
Metro Area Salary Values for OklahomaTulsa, OK metro area has the highest salary value in Oklahoma ($56,043).
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$48,737 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Oregon
Metro Area Salary Values for OregonSalem, OR metro area has the highest salary value in Oregon ($80,593).
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$67,664 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pennsylvania
Metro Area Salary Values for PennsylvaniaGettysburg, PA metro area has the highest salary value in Pennsylvania ($89,680).
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$72,278 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Puerto Rico
Metro Area Salary Values for Puerto RicoSan Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR metro area has the highest salary value in Puerto Rico ($43,151).
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$29,511 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rhode Island | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
South Carolina
Metro Area Salary Values for South CarolinaGreenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC metro area has the highest salary value in South Carolina ($50,930).
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$44,668 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
South Dakota
Metro Area Salary Values for South DakotaSioux Falls, SD metro area has the highest salary value in South Dakota ($63,824).
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$52,486 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tennessee
Metro Area Salary Values for TennesseeMemphis, TN-MS-AR metro area has the highest salary value in Tennessee ($62,818).
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$50,004 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Texas
Metro Area Salary Values for TexasEl Paso, TX metro area has the highest salary value in Texas ($81,584).
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$63,611 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Utah
Metro Area Salary Values for UtahSalt Lake City, UT metro area has the highest salary value in Utah ($65,588).
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$55,593 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Virginia
Metro Area Salary Values for VirginiaCharlottesville, VA metro area has the highest salary value in Virginia ($72,516).
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$63,828 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Vermont
Metro Area Salary Values for VermontNorthern Vermont nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Vermont ($66,618).
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$60,312 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Washington
Metro Area Salary Values for WashingtonYakima, WA metro area has the highest salary value in Washington ($100,384).
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$86,156 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wisconsin
Metro Area Salary Values for WisconsinMilwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI metro area has the highest salary value in Wisconsin ($86,702).
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$71,097 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
West Virginia
Metro Area Salary Values for West VirginiaNorthern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in West Virginia ($55,149).
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$44,361 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wyoming
Metro Area Salary Values for WyomingEastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Wyoming ($49,674).
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$48,551 |
Master's
Average Salary Median: $50,647
The state with the highest average salary median for a master's degree is California ($98,423) in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area.
Alaska
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Alaska (Master's)Fairbanks, AK metro area has the highest average salary median in Alaska ($66,760) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$60,860 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Alabama | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arkansas
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Arkansas (Master's)Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area has the highest average salary median in Arkansas ($48,800) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$43,910 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arizona
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Arizona (Master's)Tucson, AZ metro area has the highest average salary median in Arizona ($59,870) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$59,870 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
California
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for California (Master's)Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area has the highest average salary median in California ($119,710) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$98,423 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Colorado
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Colorado (Master's)Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO metro area has the highest average salary median in Colorado ($53,310) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$46,638 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Delaware | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Florida
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Florida (Master's)Tallahassee, FL metro area has the highest average salary median in Florida ($77,680) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$69,950 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Georgia | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hawaii
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Hawaii (Master's)Urban Honolulu, HI metro area has the highest average salary median in Hawaii ($50,070) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$49,995 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Iowa | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Idaho
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Idaho (Master's)Pocatello, ID metro area has the highest average salary median in Idaho ($50,050) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$40,664 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Illinois | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Indiana
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Indiana (Master's)Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Indiana ($44,810) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$44,015 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kansas | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kentucky
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Kentucky (Master's)Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Kentucky ($51,010) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$48,970 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Louisiana | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Massachusetts
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Massachusetts (Master's)Worcester, MA-CT metro area has the highest average salary median in Massachusetts ($70,870) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$62,690 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Maryland | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maine
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Maine (Master's)Portland-South Portland, ME metro area has the highest average salary median in Maine ($50,460) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$44,188 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Michigan
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Michigan (Master's)Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI metro area has the highest average salary median in Michigan ($54,700) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$54,700 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Minnesota | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Missouri
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Missouri (Master's)St. Louis, MO-IL metro area has the highest average salary median in Missouri ($74,520) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$67,615 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mississippi
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Mississippi (Master's)Hattiesburg, MS metro area has the highest average salary median in Mississippi ($43,690) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$41,640 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Montana
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Montana (Master's)Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Montana ($44,000) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$36,486 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
North Carolina
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for North Carolina (Master's)Raleigh, NC metro area has the highest average salary median in North Carolina ($73,100) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$60,898 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
North Dakota
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for North Dakota (Master's)Fargo, ND-MN metro area has the highest average salary median in North Dakota ($51,220) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$48,918 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nebraska
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Nebraska (Master's)South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Nebraska ($57,870) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$57,870 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Hampshire
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Hampshire (Master's)West Central-Southwest New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in New Hampshire ($52,080) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$48,196 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Jersey
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Jersey (Master's)Trenton, NJ metro area has the highest average salary median in New Jersey ($62,330) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$56,627 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Mexico
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Mexico (Master's)Las Cruces, NM metro area has the highest average salary median in New Mexico ($57,610) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$48,982 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nevada
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Nevada (Master's)Nevada nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Nevada ($54,210) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$50,933 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New York
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New York (Master's)New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro area has the highest average salary median in New York ($68,400) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$61,115 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ohio
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Ohio (Master's)Dayton, OH metro area has the highest average salary median in Ohio ($56,300) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$53,843 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Oklahoma | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Oregon
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Oregon (Master's)Corvallis, OR metro area has the highest average salary median in Oregon ($60,160) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$48,779 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pennsylvania
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Pennsylvania (Master's)Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area has the highest average salary median in Pennsylvania ($76,190) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$72,005 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Puerto Rico
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Puerto Rico (Master's)San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR metro area has the highest average salary median in Puerto Rico ($20,250) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$20,250 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rhode Island | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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South Dakota
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for South Dakota (Master's)Sioux Falls, SD metro area has the highest average salary median in South Dakota ($42,830) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$41,080 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tennessee | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Texas
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Texas (Master's)Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX metro area has the highest average salary median in Texas ($61,800) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$50,562 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Utah | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Virginia
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Virginia (Master's)Richmond, VA metro area has the highest average salary median in Virginia ($51,250) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$41,865 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Vermont
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Vermont (Master's)Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Vermont ($53,680) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$52,225 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Washington | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wisconsin | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
West Virginia
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for West Virginia (Master's)Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH metro area has the highest average salary median in West Virginia ($49,430) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$44,668 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wyoming
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Wyoming (Master's)Cheyenne, WY metro area has the highest average salary median in Wyoming ($51,510) for a master's degree in this area of study.
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$48,640 |
Associate's
Average Salary Median: $62,316
The state with the highest average salary median for an associate's degree is Oregon ($97,520) in the Salem, OR metro area.
Alaska
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Alaska (Associate's)Fairbanks, AK metro area has the highest average salary median in Alaska ($58,390) for an associate's degree in this area of study.
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$57,320 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Alabama
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Alabama (Associate's)Huntsville, AL metro area has the highest average salary median in Alabama ($83,730) for an associate's degree in this area of study.
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$58,300 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arkansas
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Arkansas (Associate's)Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area has the highest average salary median in Arkansas ($45,075) for an associate's degree in this area of study.
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$38,305 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arizona
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Arizona (Associate's)Tucson, AZ metro area has the highest average salary median in Arizona ($90,470) for an associate's degree in this area of study.
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$79,472 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
California
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for California (Associate's)Vallejo-Fairfield, CA metro area has the highest average salary median in California ($96,115) for an associate's degree in this area of study.
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$72,094 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Colorado
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Colorado (Associate's)Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO metro area has the highest average salary median in Colorado ($95,050) for an associate's degree in this area of study.
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$78,079 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Connecticut
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Connecticut (Associate's)Danbury, CT metro area has the highest average salary median in Connecticut ($78,225) for an associate's degree in this area of study.
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$69,714 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Washington, D.C. | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Delaware | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Florida
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Florida (Associate's)Port St. Lucie, FL metro area has the highest average salary median in Florida ($120,030) for an associate's degree in this area of study.
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$59,737 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Georgia
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Georgia (Associate's)Brunswick, GA metro area has the highest average salary median in Georgia ($133,050) for an associate's degree in this area of study.
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$56,164 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hawaii
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Hawaii (Associate's)Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Hawaii ($81,050) for an associate's degree in this area of study.
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$61,905 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Iowa
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Iowa (Associate's)Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL metro area has the highest average salary median in Iowa ($79,110) for an associate's degree in this area of study.
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$73,385 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Idaho
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Idaho (Associate's)Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Idaho ($66,435) for an associate's degree in this area of study.
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$54,682 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Illinois
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Illinois (Associate's)Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro area has the highest average salary median in Illinois ($89,720) for an associate's degree in this area of study.
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$65,626 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Indiana
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Indiana (Associate's)Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN metro area has the highest average salary median in Indiana ($72,530) for an associate's degree in this area of study.
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$56,495 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kansas
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Kansas (Associate's)Wichita, KS metro area has the highest average salary median in Kansas ($63,435) for an associate's degree in this area of study.
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$58,413 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kentucky
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Kentucky (Associate's)Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area has the highest average salary median in Kentucky ($67,390) for an associate's degree in this area of study.
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$43,354 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Louisiana
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Louisiana (Associate's)Shreveport-Bossier City, LA metro area has the highest average salary median in Louisiana ($64,660) for an associate's degree in this area of study.
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$47,293 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Massachusetts
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Massachusetts (Associate's)Springfield, MA-CT metro area has the highest average salary median in Massachusetts ($72,860) for an associate's degree in this area of study.
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$60,238 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maryland
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Maryland (Associate's)Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV metro area has the highest average salary median in Maryland ($136,890) for an associate's degree in this area of study.
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$89,195 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maine
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Maine (Associate's)Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Maine ($66,190) for an associate's degree in this area of study.
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$54,630 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Michigan
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Michigan (Associate's)Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area has the highest average salary median in Michigan ($96,820) for an associate's degree in this area of study.
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$76,923 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Minnesota
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Minnesota (Associate's)Rochester, MN metro area has the highest average salary median in Minnesota ($80,610) for an associate's degree in this area of study.
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$70,199 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Missouri
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Missouri (Associate's)Kansas City, MO-KS metro area has the highest average salary median in Missouri ($79,640) for an associate's degree in this area of study.
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$51,470 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mississippi
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Mississippi (Associate's)Southwest Mississippi nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Mississippi ($49,430) for an associate's degree in this area of study.
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$40,994 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Montana
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Montana (Associate's)West Montana nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Montana ($69,115) for an associate's degree in this area of study.
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$55,856 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
North Carolina
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for North Carolina (Associate's)Wilmington, NC metro area has the highest average salary median in North Carolina ($95,900) for an associate's degree in this area of study.
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$56,183 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
North Dakota
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for North Dakota (Associate's)Grand Forks, ND-MN metro area has the highest average salary median in North Dakota ($89,510) for an associate's degree in this area of study.
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$70,003 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nebraska
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Nebraska (Associate's)Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA metro area has the highest average salary median in Nebraska ($66,755) for an associate's degree in this area of study.
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$49,989 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Hampshire
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Hampshire (Associate's)Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in New Hampshire ($59,245) for an associate's degree in this area of study.
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$51,742 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Jersey
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Jersey (Associate's)Vineland-Bridgeton, NJ metro area has the highest average salary median in New Jersey ($84,745) for an associate's degree in this area of study.
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$75,507 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Mexico
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Mexico (Associate's)Las Cruces, NM metro area has the highest average salary median in New Mexico ($66,550) for an associate's degree in this area of study.
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$56,325 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nevada
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Nevada (Associate's)Reno, NV metro area has the highest average salary median in Nevada ($94,890) for an associate's degree in this area of study.
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$83,107 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New York
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New York (Associate's)Ithaca, NY metro area has the highest average salary median in New York ($99,250) for an associate's degree in this area of study.
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$77,144 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ohio
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Ohio (Associate's)Dayton, OH metro area has the highest average salary median in Ohio ($67,225) for an associate's degree in this area of study.
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$60,533 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Oklahoma
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Oklahoma (Associate's)Tulsa, OK metro area has the highest average salary median in Oklahoma ($50,780) for an associate's degree in this area of study.
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$44,531 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Oregon
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Oregon (Associate's)Salem, OR metro area has the highest average salary median in Oregon ($97,520) for an associate's degree in this area of study.
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$97,520 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pennsylvania
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Pennsylvania (Associate's)Erie, PA metro area has the highest average salary median in Pennsylvania ($92,070) for an associate's degree in this area of study.
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$80,985 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Puerto Rico
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Puerto Rico (Associate's)San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR metro area has the highest average salary median in Puerto Rico ($46,505) for an associate's degree in this area of study.
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$46,505 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rhode Island | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
South Carolina
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for South Carolina (Associate's)Columbia, SC metro area has the highest average salary median in South Carolina ($54,000) for an associate's degree in this area of study.
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$46,763 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
South Dakota
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for South Dakota (Associate's)Sioux Falls, SD metro area has the highest average salary median in South Dakota ($63,945) for an associate's degree in this area of study.
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$52,563 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tennessee
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Tennessee (Associate's)Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area has the highest average salary median in Tennessee ($70,460) for an associate's degree in this area of study.
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$52,957 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Texas
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Texas (Associate's)Brownsville-Harlingen, TX metro area has the highest average salary median in Texas ($92,070) for an associate's degree in this area of study.
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$67,127 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Utah
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Utah (Associate's)Salt Lake City, UT metro area has the highest average salary median in Utah ($58,985) for an associate's degree in this area of study.
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$46,328 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Virginia
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Virginia (Associate's)Lynchburg, VA metro area has the highest average salary median in Virginia ($89,130) for an associate's degree in this area of study.
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$72,923 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Vermont
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Vermont (Associate's)Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Vermont ($69,245) for an associate's degree in this area of study.
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$56,173 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Washington
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Washington (Associate's)Yakima, WA metro area has the highest average salary median in Washington ($114,040) for an associate's degree in this area of study.
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$94,964 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wisconsin
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Wisconsin (Associate's)Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI metro area has the highest average salary median in Wisconsin ($93,490) for an associate's degree in this area of study.
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$77,387 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
West Virginia
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for West Virginia (Associate's)Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in West Virginia ($59,105) for an associate's degree in this area of study.
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$39,649 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wyoming
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Wyoming (Associate's)Cheyenne, WY metro area has the highest average salary median in Wyoming ($47,750) for an associate's degree in this area of study.
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$46,093 |
No Degree
Average Salary Median: $62,500
The state with the highest average salary median for jobs which don't require a degree is California ($98,747) in the San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA metro area.
Alaska
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Alaska (No Degree)Fairbanks, AK metro area has the highest average salary median in Alaska ($89,570) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$83,245 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Alabama
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Alabama (No Degree)Huntsville, AL metro area has the highest average salary median in Alabama ($68,555) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$48,623 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arkansas
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Arkansas (No Degree)Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area has the highest average salary median in Arkansas ($50,660) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$40,193 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arizona
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Arizona (No Degree)Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ metro area has the highest average salary median in Arizona ($81,930) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$69,639 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
California
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for California (No Degree)San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA metro area has the highest average salary median in California ($127,055) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$98,747 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Colorado
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Colorado (No Degree)Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO metro area has the highest average salary median in Colorado ($91,800) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$74,090 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Connecticut
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Connecticut (No Degree)New Haven, CT metro area has the highest average salary median in Connecticut ($88,690) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$81,294 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Washington, D.C. | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Delaware | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Florida
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Florida (No Degree)Port St. Lucie, FL metro area has the highest average salary median in Florida ($84,255) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$56,284 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Georgia
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Georgia (No Degree)Brunswick, GA metro area has the highest average salary median in Georgia ($89,805) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$48,778 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hawaii
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Hawaii (No Degree)Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Hawaii ($91,315) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$86,128 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Iowa
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Iowa (No Degree)Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area has the highest average salary median in Iowa ($74,945) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$63,785 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Idaho
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Idaho (No Degree)Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Idaho ($69,420) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$61,497 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Illinois
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Illinois (No Degree)Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro area has the highest average salary median in Illinois ($87,270) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$68,009 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Indiana
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Indiana (No Degree)Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN metro area has the highest average salary median in Indiana ($70,145) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$55,046 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kansas
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Kansas (No Degree)Wichita, KS metro area has the highest average salary median in Kansas ($59,000) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$50,106 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kentucky
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Kentucky (No Degree)Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area has the highest average salary median in Kentucky ($59,645) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$45,408 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Louisiana
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Louisiana (No Degree)New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area has the highest average salary median in Louisiana ($57,305) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$44,634 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Massachusetts
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Massachusetts (No Degree)Springfield, MA-CT metro area has the highest average salary median in Massachusetts ($80,010) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$70,189 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maryland
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Maryland (No Degree)Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV metro area has the highest average salary median in Maryland ($95,825) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$64,729 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maine
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Maine (No Degree)Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Maine ($68,045) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$62,373 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Michigan
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Michigan (No Degree)Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI metro area has the highest average salary median in Michigan ($86,055) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$67,043 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Minnesota
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Minnesota (No Degree)Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area has the highest average salary median in Minnesota ($80,580) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$69,226 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Missouri
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Missouri (No Degree)St. Louis, MO-IL metro area has the highest average salary median in Missouri ($72,335) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$48,409 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mississippi
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Mississippi (No Degree)Northeast Mississippi nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Mississippi ($52,100) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$42,658 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Montana
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Montana (No Degree)Missoula, MT metro area has the highest average salary median in Montana ($73,925) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$65,152 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
North Carolina
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for North Carolina (No Degree)Wilmington, NC metro area has the highest average salary median in North Carolina ($70,920) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$50,214 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
North Dakota
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for North Dakota (No Degree)Grand Forks, ND-MN metro area has the highest average salary median in North Dakota ($74,935) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$72,758 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nebraska
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Nebraska (No Degree)Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA metro area has the highest average salary median in Nebraska ($77,700) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$60,077 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Hampshire
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Hampshire (No Degree)Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in New Hampshire ($64,820) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$60,147 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Jersey
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Jersey (No Degree)Trenton, NJ metro area has the highest average salary median in New Jersey ($90,405) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$82,513 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Mexico
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Mexico (No Degree)Las Cruces, NM metro area has the highest average salary median in New Mexico ($71,000) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$61,934 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nevada
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Nevada (No Degree)Reno, NV metro area has the highest average salary median in Nevada ($94,890) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$81,480 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New York
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New York (No Degree)New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro area has the highest average salary median in New York ($95,470) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$78,451 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ohio
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Ohio (No Degree)Columbus, OH metro area has the highest average salary median in Ohio ($81,655) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$64,630 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Oklahoma
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Oklahoma (No Degree)Tulsa, OK metro area has the highest average salary median in Oklahoma ($58,675) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$50,948 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Oregon
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Oregon (No Degree)Salem, OR metro area has the highest average salary median in Oregon ($85,940) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$73,531 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pennsylvania
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Pennsylvania (No Degree)Gettysburg, PA metro area has the highest average salary median in Pennsylvania ($89,680) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$69,086 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Puerto Rico
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Puerto Rico (No Degree)San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR metro area has the highest average salary median in Puerto Rico ($51,550) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$25,216 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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South Carolina
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for South Carolina (No Degree)Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Beaufort, SC metro area has the highest average salary median in South Carolina ($49,210) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$43,550 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
South Dakota
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for South Dakota (No Degree)Sioux Falls, SD metro area has the highest average salary median in South Dakota ($74,260) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$58,468 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tennessee
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Tennessee (No Degree)Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area has the highest average salary median in Tennessee ($62,665) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$48,725 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Texas
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Texas (No Degree)El Paso, TX metro area has the highest average salary median in Texas ($78,965) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$63,075 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Utah
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Utah (No Degree)Salt Lake City, UT metro area has the highest average salary median in Utah ($68,890) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$56,968 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Virginia
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Virginia (No Degree)Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Virginia ($72,830) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$62,522 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Vermont
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Vermont (No Degree)Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Vermont ($72,950) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$65,010 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Washington
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Washington (No Degree)Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area has the highest average salary median in Washington ($99,935) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$85,514 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wisconsin
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Wisconsin (No Degree)Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI metro area has the highest average salary median in Wisconsin ($85,005) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$69,037 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
West Virginia
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for West Virginia (No Degree)Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in West Virginia ($60,130) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$47,333 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wyoming
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Wyoming (No Degree)Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Wyoming ($55,790) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$55,790 |
Bachelor's
Average Salary Median: $60,906
The state with the highest average salary median for a bachelor's degree is California ($94,335) in the Redding, CA metro area.
Alaska
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Alaska (Bachelor's)Fairbanks, AK metro area has the highest average salary median in Alaska ($89,570) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$83,245 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Alabama
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Alabama (Bachelor's)Huntsville, AL metro area has the highest average salary median in Alabama ($68,555) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$48,623 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arkansas
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Arkansas (Bachelor's)Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area has the highest average salary median in Arkansas ($46,053) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$38,588 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arizona
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Arizona (Bachelor's)Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ metro area has the highest average salary median in Arizona ($81,930) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$69,639 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
California
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for California (Bachelor's)Redding, CA metro area has the highest average salary median in California ($119,840) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$94,335 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Colorado
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Colorado (Bachelor's)Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO metro area has the highest average salary median in Colorado ($91,800) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$72,383 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Connecticut
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Connecticut (Bachelor's)Danbury, CT metro area has the highest average salary median in Connecticut ($84,535) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$77,624 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Washington, D.C. | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Delaware | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Florida
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Florida (Bachelor's)Port St. Lucie, FL metro area has the highest average salary median in Florida ($77,137) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$54,342 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Georgia
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Georgia (Bachelor's)Brunswick, GA metro area has the highest average salary median in Georgia ($89,805) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$48,280 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hawaii
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Hawaii (Bachelor's)Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Hawaii ($91,315) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$86,128 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Iowa
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Iowa (Bachelor's)Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area has the highest average salary median in Iowa ($63,473) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$56,857 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Idaho
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Idaho (Bachelor's)Coeur d'Alene, ID metro area has the highest average salary median in Idaho ($63,417) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$55,825 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Illinois
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Illinois (Bachelor's)Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro area has the highest average salary median in Illinois ($87,270) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$67,205 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Indiana
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Indiana (Bachelor's)Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN metro area has the highest average salary median in Indiana ($64,790) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$54,214 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kansas
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Kansas (Bachelor's)Wichita, KS metro area has the highest average salary median in Kansas ($52,790) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$46,915 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kentucky
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Kentucky (Bachelor's)Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area has the highest average salary median in Kentucky ($59,645) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$45,408 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Louisiana
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Louisiana (Bachelor's)Shreveport-Bossier City, LA metro area has the highest average salary median in Louisiana ($54,315) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$44,580 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Massachusetts
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Massachusetts (Bachelor's)Springfield, MA-CT metro area has the highest average salary median in Massachusetts ($80,010) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$69,997 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maryland
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Maryland (Bachelor's)Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV metro area has the highest average salary median in Maryland ($95,825) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$64,729 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maine
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Maine (Bachelor's)Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Maine ($59,653) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$55,289 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Michigan
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Michigan (Bachelor's)Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area has the highest average salary median in Michigan ($79,850) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$65,029 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Minnesota
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Minnesota (Bachelor's)Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area has the highest average salary median in Minnesota ($80,580) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$69,226 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Missouri
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Missouri (Bachelor's)St. Louis, MO-IL metro area has the highest average salary median in Missouri ($72,335) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$49,315 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mississippi
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Mississippi (Bachelor's)Northeast Mississippi nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Mississippi ($52,100) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$42,658 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Montana
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Montana (Bachelor's)Missoula, MT metro area has the highest average salary median in Montana ($66,310) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$57,945 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
North Carolina
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for North Carolina (Bachelor's)Wilmington, NC metro area has the highest average salary median in North Carolina ($70,920) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$50,362 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
North Dakota
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for North Dakota (Bachelor's)Grand Forks, ND-MN metro area has the highest average salary median in North Dakota ($67,633) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$65,181 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nebraska
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Nebraska (Bachelor's)Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA metro area has the highest average salary median in Nebraska ($77,700) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$60,077 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Hampshire
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Hampshire (Bachelor's)Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in New Hampshire ($64,820) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$60,147 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Jersey
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Jersey (Bachelor's)Trenton, NJ metro area has the highest average salary median in New Jersey ($77,403) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$74,692 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Mexico
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Mexico (Bachelor's)Las Cruces, NM metro area has the highest average salary median in New Mexico ($71,000) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$61,934 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nevada
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Nevada (Bachelor's)Reno, NV metro area has the highest average salary median in Nevada ($94,890) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$81,480 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New York
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New York (Bachelor's)Syracuse, NY metro area has the highest average salary median in New York ($86,100) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$76,345 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ohio
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Ohio (Bachelor's)Dayton, OH metro area has the highest average salary median in Ohio ($76,930) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$62,905 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Oklahoma
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Oklahoma (Bachelor's)Tulsa, OK metro area has the highest average salary median in Oklahoma ($58,675) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$50,948 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Oregon
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Oregon (Bachelor's)Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area has the highest average salary median in Oregon ($82,370) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$73,092 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pennsylvania
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Pennsylvania (Bachelor's)Gettysburg, PA metro area has the highest average salary median in Pennsylvania ($89,680) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$68,048 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Puerto Rico
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Puerto Rico (Bachelor's)San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR metro area has the highest average salary median in Puerto Rico ($42,950) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$23,861 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rhode Island | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
South Carolina
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for South Carolina (Bachelor's)Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC metro area has the highest average salary median in South Carolina ($52,430) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$43,980 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
South Dakota
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for South Dakota (Bachelor's)Sioux Falls, SD metro area has the highest average salary median in South Dakota ($63,783) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$52,248 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tennessee
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Tennessee (Bachelor's)Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area has the highest average salary median in Tennessee ($60,373) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$48,475 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Texas
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Texas (Bachelor's)El Paso, TX metro area has the highest average salary median in Texas ($78,965) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$62,788 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Utah
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Utah (Bachelor's)Salt Lake City, UT metro area has the highest average salary median in Utah ($68,890) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$56,968 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Virginia
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Virginia (Bachelor's)Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Virginia ($72,830) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$61,546 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Vermont
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Vermont (Bachelor's)Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Vermont ($64,957) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$57,521 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Washington
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Washington (Bachelor's)Yakima, WA metro area has the highest average salary median in Washington ($96,970) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$83,145 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wisconsin
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Wisconsin (Bachelor's)Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI metro area has the highest average salary median in Wisconsin ($85,005) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$69,037 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
West Virginia
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for West Virginia (Bachelor's)Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in West Virginia ($52,820) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$42,641 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wyoming
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Wyoming (Bachelor's)Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Wyoming ($50,205) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.
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$47,955 |
8 Jobs Attainable With This Degree
The jobs below are commonly attainable with this degree. Most job roles don't require a degree. For a master's degree, the average salary median is $50,647. For an associate's degree, the average salary median is $62,316. The average salary median for job roles not requiring a degree is $62,500. For a bachelor's degree, the average salary median is $60,906.
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary
Teach courses in criminal justice, corrections, and law enforcement administration. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Salary Ratio: 0.69
The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.
A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.
Common Job Titles
- Adjunct Instructor
- Adjunct Professor
- Assistant Professor
- Associate Professor
- College Faculty Member
- College Professor
- Criminal Justice Adjunct Instructor
- Criminal Justice Assistant Professor
- Criminal Justice Associate Instructor
- Criminal Justice Faculty Member
- Criminal Justice Instructor
- Criminal Justice Professor
- Criminology Professor
- Criminology Teacher
- Digital Forensics Instructor
- Instructor
- Justice Professor
- Penology Professor
- Penology Teacher
- Professor
- University Faculty Member
- US Salary Median: $56,594
- Job Growth (U.S.): 10.1%
- Prior Experience: 2-4 years
- Degree Level Required: Master's
Bailiffs
Maintain order in courts of law.
Salary Ratio: 1.98
The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.
A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.
Common Job Titles
- Armed Bailiff
- Bailiff
- Bailiff Deputy
- City Bailiff
- County Bailiff
- Court Bailiff
- Court Constable
- Court Deputy
- Court Officer
- Court Security Officer
- Courtroom Deputy
- Deputy Bailiff
- Deputy Court Services Sheriff
- District Court Bailiff
- Grand Jury Deputy Sheriff
- Security Officer
- Sergeant at Arms
- US Salary Median: $44,451
- Job Growth (U.S.): 8.4%
- Prior Experience: no prior years
- Degree Level Required: Associate's
Detectives and Criminal Investigators
Conduct investigations related to suspected violations of federal, state, or local laws to prevent or solve crimes.
Salary Ratio: 11.84
The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.
A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.
Common Job Titles
- Air Marshal
- Burglary Investigator
- Child Support Agent
- Child Support Investigator
- Child Support Officer
- CIA Agent (Central Intelligence Agency Agent)
- City Detective
- Counter Intelligence Agent
- Crime Analyst
- Crime Investigator Special Agent
- Crime Scene Investigator (CSI)
- Criminal Analyst
- Criminal Investigations Agent
- Criminal Investigative Agent
- Criminal Investigator
- Criminal Profiler
- Criminalist
- Cyber Crime Investigator
- Cyber Special Agent
- Cybercrime Investigator
- Deputy Sheriff
- Deputy United States Marshal (Deputy US Marshal)
- Detective
- Detective Sergeant
- Drug Enforcement Administration Agent (DEA AGENT)
- FBI Field Agent (Federal Bureau of Investigation Field Agent)
- FBI Investigator (Federal Bureau of Investigation Investigator)
- FBI Profiler (Federal Bureau of Investigation Profiler)
- FBI Sharpshooter (Federal Bureau of Investigation Sharpshooter)
- FBI Special Agent (Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent)
- Federal Air Marshal
- Fugitive Detective
- Fugitive Investigator
- Gang Investigator
- Homicide Detective
- Homicide Investigator
- Identification Officer
- Inspector
- Intelligence Officer
- Internal Affairs Investigator
- Investigation Officer
- Investigative Analyst
- Investigator
- Major Case Detective
- Master Police Detective
- Missing Persons Investigator
- Narcotics Agent
- Narcotics Detective
- Narcotics Investigator
- Police Detective
- Police Inspector
- Police Investigator
- Secret Service Agent
- Sex Crimes Detective
- Sheriff's Detective
- Special Agent
- Special Crimes Investigator
- Special Inspector
- Spy
- State Trooper
- Station Detective
- Undercover Cop
- Unemployment Examiner
- Unemployment Inspector
- Unemployment Insurance Fraud Investigator
- United States Marshal (US Marshal)
- Vice Detective
- Vice Investigator
- Victim Liaison
- Violent Crimes Detective
- US Salary Median: $76,747
- Job Growth (U.S.): 8.4%
- Prior Experience: N/A
- Degree Level Required: None
Police Identification and Records Officers
Collect evidence at crime scene, classify and identify fingerprints, and photograph evidence for use in criminal and civil cases.
Salary Ratio: 2.96
The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.
A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.
Common Job Titles
- Accident Examiner
- Accident Investigator
- Accident Reconstructionist
- Community Service Officer
- Computer Forensic Examiner
- Computer Forensic Specialist
- Corrections Identification Technician
- Crime Lab Analyst (Crime Laboratory Analyst)
- Crime Scene Evidence Technician
- Crime Scene Examiner
- Crime Scene Investigator
- Crime Scene Specialist
- Crime Scene Technician
- Crime Victim Specialist
- Criminal Identification Coordination Specialist
- Criminal Records Technician
- Criminal Specialist
- Criminalist
- Cyber Forensic Specialist
- Evidence Custodian
- Evidence Technician
- Field Evidence Technician
- Field Identification Specialist
- Fingerprint Classifier
- Forensic Identification Specialist
- Forensic Science Examiner
- Forensic Scientist
- Forensic Sergeant
- Forensic Specialist
- Forensic Technician
- Identification Officer
- Identification Technician
- Investigative Police Specialist
- Latent Fingerprint Examiner
- Latent Print Examiner
- Parts Identification Technician
- Police Crime Scene Technician
- Police Evidence Specialist
- Site Identification Specialist
- US Salary Median: $76,747
- Job Growth (U.S.): 8.4%
- Prior Experience: no prior years
- Degree Level Required: Associate's
Intelligence Analysts
Gather, analyze, or evaluate information from a variety of sources, such as law enforcement databases, surveillance, intelligence networks or geographic information systems. Use intelligence data to anticipate and prevent organized crime activities, such as terrorism.
Salary Ratio: 1.48
The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.
A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.
Common Job Titles
- Anti-Terrorist Analyst
- CIA Agent (Central Intelligence Agency Agent)
- Counter Intelligence Agent
- Counterintelligence Analyst
- Crime Analyst
- Crime and Intelligence Analyst
- Criminal Intelligence Analyst
- Criminal Intelligence Specialist
- Criminal Research Specialist
- Cyber All Source Analyst
- Cyber Analyst
- Cyber Defense Forensics Analyst
- Cyber Intel Planner
- Cyber Intelligence Specialist
- Cyber Operations Specialist
- Cybersecurity All-Source Analyst
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Cybersecurity Exploitation Analyst
- Cybersecurity Multi-Disciplined Language Analyst
- Cybersecurity Target Developer
- Cybersecurity Target Network Analyst
- Cybersecurity Threat Analyst
- Intelligence Agent
- Intelligence Analyst
- Intelligence Research Specialist
- Intelligence Specialist
- Investigative Research Specialist
- Police Crime and Intelligence Analyst
- Threat Intelligence Analyst
- US Salary Median: $76,747
- Job Growth (U.S.): 8.4%
- Prior Experience: 2-4 years
- Degree Level Required: Bachelor's
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
Maintain order and protect life and property by enforcing local, tribal, state, or federal laws and ordinances. Perform a combination of the following duties: patrol a specific area; direct traffic; issue traffic summonses; investigate accidents; apprehend and arrest suspects, or serve legal processes of courts. Includes police officers working at educational institutions.
Salary Ratio: 9.58
The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.
A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.
Common Job Titles
- Accident Prevention Squad Police Officer
- Alcohol Law Enforcement Agent (ALE Agent)
- Animal Cop
- Border Guard
- Border Patrol Agent
- Border Patrol Officer
- Campus Police Officer
- Canine Deputy (K-9 Deputy)
- Chief Deputy Sheriff
- City Constable
- City Marshal
- Civil Division Deputy Sheriff
- Civil Process Server
- Community Service Patrol Officer
- Complaint Evaluation Officer
- Constable
- Cop
- County Sheriff
- Crime Prevention Police Officer
- Customs Patrol Officer
- Deputy
- Deputy Certified Sheriff
- Deputy K-9
- Deputy Sheriff
- Deputy Sheriff (Generalist)-Bailiff
- Deputy Sheriff Generalist
- Deputy Sheriff Lieutenant
- Deputy Sheriff-Custody
- Deputy Sheriff-K9 Handler
- Desk Officer
- Drug Abuse Resistance Education Officer (DARE Officer)
- Drug Enforcement Agent
- Grand Jury Deputy Sheriff
- Highway Patrol Officer
- Highway Patrol Pilot
- Immigration Guard
- K-9 Handler
- K-9 Police Officer
- K9 Handler
- Law Enforcement Officer
- Lieutenant
- Marshal
- Master Deputy Sheriff-Court Security
- Military Police Officer
- Motorcycle Police
- Mounted Police
- Officer
- Park Police
- Patrol Deputy Sheriff
- Patrol Driver
- Patrol Officer
- Patrol Park Officer
- Patrol Sergeant
- Sheriff's Office
- Peace Officer
- Police Booking Officer
- Police Inspector
- Police Officer
- Police Park Officer
- Police Patrol Officer
- Police Worker
- Policeman
- Policewoman
- Protective Officer
- Protective Service Specialist
- Public Safety Officer
- Safety Instruction Police Officer
- Safety Patrol Officer
- Sheriff
- Sheriff Department Corporal-Road Deputy
- Sheriff Deputy
- Sheriff Officer
- Sheriff's Detective
- Sheriff's Officer
- Sheriff's Sergeant
- Sheriffs Detective
- Sheriffs Officer
- Special Deputy
- Special Deputy Sheriff
- State Highway Police Officer
- State Patrol Officer
- State Trooper
- SWAT Team Member (Special Weapons and Tactics Team Member)
- Town Marshal
- Trooper
- Under Sheriff
- Uniform Patrol Police Officer
- US Salary Median: $58,627
- Job Growth (U.S.): 8.4%
- Prior Experience: N/A
- Degree Level Required: None
Customs and Border Protection Officers
Investigate and inspect persons, common carriers, goods, and merchandise, arriving in or departing from the United States or between states to detect violations of immigration and customs laws and regulations.
Salary Ratio: 1.2
The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.
A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.
Common Job Titles
- Agriculture Specialist
- Air Import Specialist
- Border Patrol Agent
- Canine Enforcement Officer (K-9 Enforcement Officer)
- Customs Import Specialist
- Customs Inspector
- Customs Officer
- Customs Opener
- Customs Packer
- Customs Specialist
- Customs Verifier
- Deportation Officer
- Drug Enforcement Agent
- Drug Inspector
- Duty Officer
- Immigration Services Officer
- Import Specialist
- Inspector
- Ocean Import Specialist
- Patrol Inspector
- Special Agent
- US Customs and Border Officer
- US Customs and Border Protection Officer (US CBPO)
- US Salary Median: $58,627
- Job Growth (U.S.): 8.4%
- Prior Experience: no prior years
- Degree Level Required: Bachelor's
Private Detectives and Investigators
Gather, analyze, compile, and report information regarding individuals or organizations to clients, or detect occurrences of unlawful acts or infractions of rules in private establishment.
Salary Ratio: 0.99
The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.
A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.
Common Job Titles
- Alarm Investigator
- Asset Protection Detective
- Background Investigator
- Bonding Agent
- Cash Shortage Investigator
- Certified Legal Investigator
- Contract Investigator
- Detective
- Detective Investigator
- District Agent
- Field Investigator
- Fraud Investigator
- House Detective
- House Officer
- Intelligence Agent
- Investigator
- Licensed Private Investigator
- Loss Prevention Agent
- Loss Prevention Analyst
- Loss Prevention Associate
- Loss Prevention Detective
- Loss Prevention Investigator
- Loss Prevention Officer
- Private Detective
- Private Eye
- Private Investigator
- Protection Specialist
- Security Analyst
- Security Consultant
- Shopping Investigator
- Skip Locator
- Skip Tracer
- Special Investigator
- Store Detective
- Surveillance Investigator
- Undercover Agent
- Undercover Operator
- US Salary Median: $51,162
- Job Growth (U.S.): 8.4%
- Prior Experience: 4-6 years
- Degree Level Required: Bachelor's
Average Education Costs
Master's
The average cost for a graduate degree is $12,400 per year (or $15,453 if you're out-of-state), which means you're estimated to spend $24,800 to earn a master's (or $30,906 if you're out-of-state). This doesn't include the cost to first earn a bachelor's degree ($27,208 if you're in-state, $44,252 if you're out-of-state).
Associate's
The average cost for an undergraduate degree is $6,802 per year (or $11,063 if you're out-of-state), which means you're estimated to spend $13,604 to earn an associate's (or $22,126 if you're out-of-state).
Bachelor's
The average cost for an undergraduate degree is $6,802 per year (or $11,063 if you're out-of-state), which means you're estimated to spend $27,208 to earn a bachelor's (or $44,252 if you're out-of-state).
Most Affordable Schools for an Undergraduate Criminal Justice & Police Science Degrees
E. Highway 18, 101 Antelope Lake Circle - Mission, SD
Out-of-state cost: $3,154/year
In-state cost: $3,154/year
Degrees: Bachelor's
1660 South Albion Street, Suite 525 - Denver, CO
Out-of-state cost: $5,105/year
In-state cost: $5,105/year
Degrees: Bachelor's, Master's
21982 University Lane - Orange Beach, AL
Out-of-state cost: $5,775/year
In-state cost: $5,775/year
Degrees: Associate's, Bachelor's
1000 Galvin Rd S - Bellevue, NE
Out-of-state cost: $7,851/year
In-state cost: $7,851/year
Degrees: Bachelor's
900 North Benton Avenue - Springfield, MO
Out-of-state cost: $7,924/year
In-state cost: $7,924/year
Degrees: Associate's, Bachelor's
323 Eagle Ave - Goodwell, OK
Out-of-state cost: $8,128/year
In-state cost: $7,384/year
Degrees: Associate's, Bachelor's
4012 19th Avenue SW - Fargo, ND
Out-of-state cost: $11,492/year
In-state cost: $11,492/year
Degrees: Associate's, Bachelor's
711 Wiley Ave - Marshall, TX
Out-of-state cost: $11,946/year
In-state cost: $11,946/year
Degrees: Associate's, Bachelor's
1201 S State St - Big Rapids, MI
Out-of-state cost: $12,768/year
In-state cost: $12,768/year
Degrees: Associate's, Bachelor's
904 South Taylor Street, Suite 100 - Green Bay, WI
Out-of-state cost: $12,869/year
In-state cost: $12,869/year
Degrees: Associate's, Bachelor's
4755 Southwest 46th Court - Ocala, FL
Out-of-state cost: $13,085/year
In-state cost: $13,085/year
Degrees: Associate's, Bachelor's
800 Hammond Blvd - Jacksonville, FL
Out-of-state cost: $13,130/year
In-state cost: $13,130/year
Degrees: Associate's, Bachelor's
226 Park Avenue South - St. Cloud, MN
Out-of-state cost: $13,198/year
In-state cost: $13,198/year
Degrees: Associate's, Bachelor's
6000 East State Street, 4th Floor - Rockford, IL
Out-of-state cost: $13,326/year
In-state cost: $13,326/year
Degrees: Associate's, Bachelor's
620 SW Governor View - Topeka, KS
Out-of-state cost: $13,378/year
In-state cost: $13,378/year
Degrees: Associate's, Bachelor's
710 William Carey Parkway - Hattiesburg, MS
Out-of-state cost: $13,650/year
In-state cost: $13,650/year
Degrees: Bachelor's
521 Wall Street, Suite 100 - Seattle, WA
Out-of-state cost: $13,658/year
In-state cost: $13,658/year
Degrees: Bachelor's
9010 SW 137th Ave, Suite #101 - Miami, FL
Out-of-state cost: $14,020/year
In-state cost: $14,020/year
Degrees: Bachelor's
600 Lincoln Avenue - Charleston, IL
Out-of-state cost: $14,126/year
In-state cost: $11,931/year
Degrees: Bachelor's
2 John Brewers Bay - Charlotte Amalie, VI
Out-of-state cost: $14,496/year
In-state cost: $5,235/year
Degrees: Associate's, Bachelor's
Most Affordable Schools for a Graduate Criminal Justice & Police Science Degrees
2500 West North Avenue - Baltimore, MD
Out-of-state cost: $12,978/year
In-state cost: $7,776/year
Degrees: Master's
250 University Ave - California, PA
Out-of-state cost: $18,508/year
In-state cost: $12,919/year
Degrees: Master's
73 Tremont St. - Boston, MA
Out-of-state cost: $40,238/year
In-state cost: $40,238/year
Degrees: Master's
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