Criminal Justice and Legal Support

Criminal Justice

• An Introduction to Criminal Justice
• Criminal Investigation Professional
• Criminal Procedure Specialist
• Juvenile Justice Specialist

Legal Support

• Contract Specialist
• Legal Writing Specialist
• Paralegal
• Law-All Other

Potential earnings for criminal justice occupations related to these certificates range from approximately $43,000 to $59,000 annually in Ohio. Related roles may include correctional officer or jailer, private investigator, court clerk, and youth specialist with the Ohio Department of Youth Services. These figures reflect approximate occupational earnings and are not guaranteed salaries resulting from certificate completion.

Potential earnings for legal occupations vary based on experience, employer, industry, location, and level of responsibility. In Ohio, paralegals and legal assistants earn a median annual wage of approximately $60,400, while professionals in broader legal support roles, which may include work related to legal writing and research, earn a median of approximately $67,200 annually. Contract specialists earn an average of approximately $70,600 per year in Ohio, with reported salaries ranging from about $49,600 to more than $100,000.