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What are the Drawbacks of Obtaining a Degree in Criminal Justice?

Drawbacks of a Master Degree in Criminal Justice

While a master degree in criminal justice can certainly enhance your career and earning potential, there are a few potential drawbacks to consider:

Master degree programs can be very expensive, and unless earning potential is significant, can take a very long time to pay off. Note: One alternative in which to save money is to consider an online masters degree program.
Before you look into programs yourself and put down money, check into your agency and do a little footwork. You may find that funding is available for you to go back to school. Note: If your company agrees to this, they may ask you to sign a contract agreeing to stay with them for a certain duration of time.
The criminal justice field is rapidly expanding currently. This is a field that offers most opportunities based on contacts/connections. Since this field is booming, it may be smart to work for a while, obtain contacts, and then go back to enhance your degree later.

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