Skip to content

Rewarding Justice Studies Careers

Reap Bigger Rewards with a Bachelor’s Degree

Larger Lifetime Salary1

Prepare with Experiential Learning

According to the Social Security Administration, women who complete a bachelor’s degree can earn up to $630,000 more in their lifetime than women who only complete a high school degree.1 With the online BA in Justice Studies degree from The American Women’s College of Bay Path University (TAWC), you’ll become qualified for social service careers with salary potential of up to $99,090 per year.2

  • Build career-ready leadership skills through our We Empower Learners and Leaders (WELL) program
  • Graduate ready for career advancement in 3.5 years or less
  • Courses taught by industry experts

Request More Information

Complete this form to receive information about coursework, admissions, tuition, and more.

Explore Rewarding Careers for Justice Studies Graduates

Intelligence Analyst $75,192 per year3

Social Service Manager $74,000 per year4

Police Officer $66,020 per year5

Probation Officer $60,250 per year6

Why Choose a Justice Studies Degree: Rewarding Jobs with Higher Salaries

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports competitive salaries and a growing demand for professionals in the social and protective service fields, with up to 10% industry growth expected through 2031.7 Discover what you can achieve in your justice studies career when you become qualified for a variety of in-demand positions.

  • 294,000+ new social service positions by 20317
  • Median annual salary for protective service professionals is higher than the national average8
  • Many leadership positions within the field require at least a bachelor’s degree

What You’ll Learn and Skills Acquired

  • How to critically examine and explain the concepts of justice and injustice and their potential for impact on the individual, the community, institutions, the nation and the world we live in
  • Techniques for responding critically and effectively to social, legal, economic, political and ethical challenges to justice in diverse communities
  • A working knowledge of social behavior with a focus on open communications, conflict resolution and fairness
  • Clarity on what, why and how best practices apply in a wide variety of justice related situations
  • Communication skills for individual and group environments that utilize multiple forms of current and emerging media to support messaging
  • How to effectively navigate and work within political, governmental, justice and enterprise systems and processes

By Graduation, You’ll Have Skills in:

  • Effective communication for the criminal justice field
  • Victim advocacy
  • Collaboration
  • Leadership for social and protective service
  • Offender mediation
  • Conflict resolution
  • Expert problem-solving

Enjoy Lifelong Dedication to Your Career Success

You can always find the support you need to take the next step in your career whenever you need it. The Sullivan Career and Life Planning Center is here to help you from the day you enroll to the day you retire.

Chart Your Path

Work one-on-one with a member of the career success team to explore majors and careers and learn how to land mentoring opportunities.

Use Career-Enhancing Technologies

Connect to Handshake for online access to jobs and internships and to Standout, a video platform, to prepare for interviews.

Get Career Coaching

Work with your career coach on job search strategies, resume and cover letter writing, interview practice, and salary negotiation.

Get Connected

TAWC facilitates networking opportunities between students and their peers, professors, professionals, and alumni.

Choose Your Major

Customize your BA in Justice Studies degree by choosing a major designed to help you achieve your professional goals.

BA in Justice Studies: Public Safety and Justice

Learn to protect your community against disasters, civil liberty violations and national security concerns.

View Program

BA in Justice Studies: Rehabilitation, Advocacy, and Justice

Build the skills to serve vulnerable women, children and families affected by the justice system.

View Program

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration. Research, Statistics & Policy Analysis. “Education and Lifetime Earnings.” Retrieved from https://www.ssa.gov/policy/docs/research-summaries/education-earnings.html.
  2. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists, Pay.” Retrieved from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/community-and-social-service/probation-officers-and-correctional-treatment-specialists.htm#tab-5.
  3. Payscale. “Average Intelligence Analyst Salary.” Retrieved from https://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Intelligence_Analyst/Salary.
  4. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Social and Community Service Managers.” Retrieved from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/social-and-community-service-managers.htm.
  5. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Police and Detectives.” Retrieved from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/protective-service/police-and-detectives.htm.
  6. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists.” Retrieved from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/community-and-social-service/probation-officers-and-correctional-treatment-specialists.htm.
  7. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Community and Social Service Occupations.” Retrieved from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/community-and-social-service/home.htm.
  8. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Protective Service Occupations.” Retrieved from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/protective-service/home.htm.