Law & Justice Area of Study

Make a difference in our society by studying criminal behavior, the responses of law enforcement, the court system, corrections and cybersecurity through Cambridge College's law and justice programs.

Find a Program

Cambridge College offers bachelor's degrees and a variety of law and justice concentrations, including criminal justice, cybersecurity, juvenile justice, and peace and justice studies.

Explore all of Cambridge College's future-forward law and justice programs, offered online, remotely, or on-campus.

Law & Justice Career Outlook

Legal professionals play a crucial role in upholding ethical standards, ensuring fairness, and contributing to the overall integrity of the legal system.

The law and justice field offers diverse specializations such as criminal law, human rights, environmental law and corporate law, providing opportunities for professionals to pursue areas aligned with their interests.

$69,160

Median annual pay for police and detectives*

$59,200

Median annual pay for paralegal and legal assistants**

*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Police and Detectives, https://www.bls.gov/ooh/protective-service/police-and-detectives.htm (visited December 11, 2023).

**Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Paralegal and Legal Assistants, https://www.bls.gov/ooh/legal/paralegals-and-legal-assistants.htm (visited December 11, 2023).

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