Criminal Justice
This program is designed for students who would like to earn an associate degree with a concentration in criminal justice and have the ability to transfer to a baccalaureate criminal justice program. Students complete general education, criminal justice, and elective courses in the plan of study to help prepare for careers in law enforcement, corrections, probation, or private security. For more information on opportunities to further this degree, please see the Pathways section at the bottom of this page.
Cost of Attendance
Police Patrol Officer
| Median Wage (MT)* | $54,070 yearly |
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| Median Wage (US)* | $61,050 yearly |
Corrections Officer
| Median Wage (MT)* | $38,830 yearly |
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| Median Wage (US)* | $43,540 yearly |
Security Guard
| Median Wage (MT)* | $24,810 yearly |
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| Median Wage (US)* | $26,900 yearly |
Private Detective/Investigator
| Median Wage (MT)* | $40,650 yearly |
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| Median Wage (US)* | $50,700 yearly |
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*Bureau of Labor Statistics, Office of Employment Projections; MT Dept. of Labor and Industry, Research and Analysis Bureau; (2017) |
With a Criminal Justice degree, you will find employment in a variety of settings, such as:
- Police Office
- Corrections Officer
- Security Guard
- Airport Security
- Body Guard
- Bailiff
- Law Enforcement
- Private Security
ADMISSION TO CITY COLLEGE
- First-time college students must have high school diplomas from an accredited high school, a GED/HiSET, or passed the MSUB Readiness Exam offered through our university.
- Transfer students will need to submit records from all regionally accredited institutions.
Students who earn an AS degree with a Criminal Justice emphasis are encouraged to pursue their Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice with Montana State University Billings.. Students have the opportunity to earn a BS in Criminal Justice. Contact the MSU Billings Advising Center at 406-657-2240 for further details.