Also called: Criminal Justice Researcher
Studies why crime happens and which policies actually reduce it.
Criminologists analyze crime data, run experiments on programs like 'hot spot' policing or summer jobs, and advise police chiefs and lawmakers. Most work at universities, research firms, or government agencies.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Doctorate (PhD), about 9 years after high school. PhD in criminology or sociology.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Criminology, Sociology, Statistics, Psychology.
Growing slowly. Sociologists overall (approx.).
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. AI speeds data analysis and literature reviews; designing studies and advising policy stay human.
Classes: AP Statistics, Sociology, AP Psychology, English composition.
Official data: O*NET occupation 19-3041.
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