The programs in Criminal Justice are designed to prepare you with the knowledge and skills needed for a rewarding career in criminal justice. Depending on your program, you will study topics ranging from criminal science, law enforcement, administration, juvenile corrections, to securities services and administration. Programs will prepare you to be successful in the areas of forensic science, law enforcement, corrections, homeland security, law, justice administration, and more. The average annual salary in this field is $81,180, according to the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics.