Criminal Justice at Manatee Technical College

Bradenton, FL · Public · Certificate · Criminal Justice and Corrections

a smaller institution with 1,117 students in Bradenton, FL.

Program Analysis

At $58,216 per year, Criminal Justice graduates from Manatee Technical College significantly outpace the $39,484 national average for this trade, reflecting strong employer demand for this program's graduates.

Some AI exposure exists in Criminal Justice's career paths, with 36% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 0% gap from the optimistic case.

At #174 of 469 Criminal Justice programs, Manatee Technical College scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Criminal Justice offers 17 registered apprenticeship pathways — an unusually broad set of earn-while-you-learn alternatives to the classroom track.

73 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
68
Low End
73
Score
74
High End
Earnings $58,216/yr (47% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (64% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (480,600 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$609K
1.0% annual growth
Viable Career Paths
20 of 20
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Criminal Justice graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Managers, all other $136,550 +4.5% 53%
First-line supervisors of police and detectives $105,980 +2.9% 67%
Detectives and criminal investigators $93,580 -0.7% 47%
Managers, all other
$136,550
+4.5% growth 53% AI-proof
First-line supervisors of police and detectives
$105,980
+2.9% growth 67% AI-proof
Detectives and criminal investigators
$93,580
-0.7% growth 47% AI-proof

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Criminal Justice Career Guide

What can you do with a Criminal Justice credential from Manatee Technical College? Our career guide maps every occupation path with earnings and growth data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Manatee Technical College's Criminal Justice program score?
A score of 73/100 indicates strong financial outcomes. Manatee Technical College's Criminal Justice graduates fare well on earnings, job market size, and return on investment.
Are there apprenticeship options for Criminal Justice?
Beyond Manatee Technical College's classroom route, 17 registered apprenticeships map to Criminal Justice careers — including Correction Officer. Apprenticeships trade shorter program length for longer on-the-job training, typically 2-4 years.
How many job openings are there for Criminal Justice graduates?
The very large job market (480,600 annual openings) works in favor of Criminal Justice graduates. The national outlook is driven by public safety staffing needs and retirement-driven turnover, though regional variation matters.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →