Law & Criminal Justice

Want to be a modern-day superhero? The Law & Criminal Justice field just might be your ticket. This profession holds more career possibilities than you might expect. While you might have your eyes set on joining a police force, this field could also lead you to careers like Crime Scene Investigation, Computer Forensics, Criminology, Mediation, and more.

There’s a lot at stake in this field. A skilled professional in the criminal justice system is educated in all that is going on beneath the surface—the interplay of economics, race, history, and more. Law & Criminal Justice is about more than just catching the “bad guys”; ultimately, it’s about creating a more peaceful and equitable society for everyone.

Turns out, a modern-day superhero can take a lot of different forms—studying forensic DNA in a lab, defending a case in court, or responding to a 911 call. Regardless, it’s up to you to be one of the “good guys.”

We also have field-specific rankings below.

Criminal Justice

Criminology

Emergency Management

Corrections

Homeland Security

Paralegal