Criminal Justice Outcomes, Careers, and Experiential Learning
Springfield College Post-Graduation Outcomes
In a recent survey of 2024-25 graduates, 88% of graduates who responded in the Criminal Justice program reported being employed or enrolled in graduate school.
Employers and Job Titles
Here is a sampling of our past graduates employers and job titles.
| Company Name | Job Title | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Aetna Ambulance | EMT | Hartford, CT |
| Amherst Police Department | Police Officer | Amherst, MA |
| Behavioral Health Network | Residential Substance Use Counselor | Springfield, MA |
| Berkshire County District Attorney's Office | Victim Witness Advocate | Pittsfield, MA |
| Branford Police Department | Police Officer | Branford, CT |
| Cirace & Associates | Real Estate Paralegal/Legal Assistant | Boston, MA |
| Connecticut State Police | State Trooper | Westbrook, CT |
| New Britain Police Department | Police Officer | New Britain, CT |
| Progressive Insurance | Claims Adjuster | Westwood, MA |
| Springfield College Police Department | Springfield College Dispatch/CSO | Springfield, MA |
| Tufts University | Campus Security Officer | Stoughton, MA |
| Unity House | Domestic Violence Police Advocate | Troy, NY |
Graduate Schools
Many students go on to advance their education in programs like the Springfield College graduate programs.
| College/University Name |
|---|
| Springfield College |
| University of New Haven |
| University of New Hampshire - Franklin Pierce School of Law |
| UMASS Boston |
| Quinnipiac University |
| Western New England University |
Career Paths
One of the best things about a Criminal Justice degree at Springfield? You’re never boxed in. Whether you want to be on the front lines, working behind the scenes in a lab, or calling the shots in a courtroom, this major is your launchpad.
Check out where you can go—and how much the field is blowing up:
- Police and Detectives: If you’re looking for action and leadership, this is the classic path. With over 64,000 openings every year, agencies are actively looking for the next generation of smart, community-focused officers.
- Social and Community Service Managers: Want to change the system? This field is growing 9%—way faster than average. You’ll be the one running programs that actually make a difference in people's lives.
- Private Detectives and Investigators: Think high-tech background checks and corporate deep-dives. This sector is growing at 6% as the private world leans harder on professional investigators to get the facts.
- Probation and Rehabilitation: Justice isn't just about the "bust." This path focuses on the "what’s next," helping people rebuild their lives through rehabilitative services and counseling.
- The Legal Fast Track: Many of our grads don't stop at the Bachelor of Science—they head straight to law school. If you want to be a prosecutor, defense attorney, or judge, your Criminal Justice degree is the perfect foundation for the LSAT and beyond.
The bottom line: You graduate with a toolkit that works everywhere. Whether you're hitting the streets or hitting the books for a Juris Doctor, you've got a path to a career that actually moves the needle.
Internships
Students in our Criminal Justice major get out into the field through their internships, experiencing what it’s like to work in police departments, the United States Supreme Court, CSI units, state attorneys offices, departments of youth services, courts, and correctional facilities.
Internship Sites
- United States Supreme Court
- Police Departments
- Springfield, Mass.
- Glenns Fall, N.Y.
- Plainfield, Conn.
- Worcester, Mass.
- Middletown, Conn.
- Bergenfield, N.J.
- Woburn, Mass.
- Billerica, Mass.
- Sheffield, Mass.
- Enfield, Conn.
- Connecticut State Police C.S.I. Unit
- The Salvation Army/ Bridging the Gap
- State Attorney's Office, New Britain, Conn.
- Hampden County Office of Probations
- Hampden County Juvenile Court Probation
- Hampden County Superior Court Hall of Justice
- Hampden County Community Safety Center
- Hampden County House of Correction
- Hampden County Residential Program for Boys (BRAVE)
- Massachusetts State Police
- Springfield District Court, Clerk's Office-Criminal Division
- Springfield Immigration Customs Enforcement
- Department of Youth Services Western Reg. Office
- United States Marshall Service
- Glen Mills School
- Middlesex Juvenile Court
- Superior Court for Worcester
- Westover Metropolitan Airport
- United States Federal Probation
- MacDougall Correction Facility
- Northampton Board of Education
- Community Safety Center, Springfield
- Ludlow, Mass., Prison
- Orange County, N.Y., Sheriff's Department
- Springfield Libraries Museums Association
- MASS Environmental Police
- MassMutual
- Dunn Phillip, P.C., Attorney at Law
- Springfield College Department of Public Safety
- U.S. Post Office Security
