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Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary in Nebraska

Criminal justice and law enforcement teachers instruct college and university students in courses covering corrections, law enforcement administration, and criminal justice systems. They work primarily in postsecondary institutions, teaching both foundational and specialized topics while some also conduct research in their field. In Nebraska the median pay is $61,650 a year, 20% below the national median of $76,590.

$61,650median pay in Nebraska, per year
$54,630–$79,650middle half earn
70employed in Nebraska
$76,590U.S. median, for comparison
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What it takes

Preparation: Extensive preparation (graduate degree and/or many years of experience). Most hold a master’s degree.

Skills that matter most

SpeakingActive ListeningCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionWritingActive LearningLearning StrategiesInstructing

Knowledge areas

Education and TrainingEnglish LanguageLaw and GovernmentPublic Safety and SecurityCustomer and Personal ServiceComputers and Electronics

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O*NET-SOC 25-1111.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Nebraska, annual.