GraduateSmart
GraduateSmart
$68K/yr
Average Salary
2 years
Years of Education
+6%
Job Growth
44K+
Total Jobs
Gather information and conduct investigations for clients. Analyze, compile, and report information about individuals or organizations, or detect unlawful acts and infractions of rules inside private establishments.
$38K
Starting
$68K
Average
$99K
Senior
High School Diploma or GED
Foundation requirement for all pathways
Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice
Typically 2 years
Start your career
Entry-level positions and internships
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IAI Certified Crime Scene Investigator
International Association for Identification
Field
Law & Criminal Justice
Required Degree
Associate's Degree
Time in School
2 years
Job Demand
10-Year Job Growth
+6%
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Pay range
$38K–$99K
10th–90th percentile
Job growth
+6%
projected 2024–2034
Number of jobs
44K
in 2024
As fast as average
Moderate demand growth expected. Projected to grow from 44K to 46K jobs by 2034.
Typical duties
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BLS 'Private Detectives and Investigators' (33-9021). Median $52,370.