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Criminal justice internship demographics and statistics in the US

Criminal justice internship demographics research summary. Zippia estimates criminal justice internship demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our criminal justice internship estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about criminal justice interns after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 8,348 criminal justice interns currently employed in the United States.
  • 61.8% of all criminal justice interns are women, while 38.2% are men.
  • The average criminal justice internship age is 48 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of criminal justice interns is White (58.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (20.5%), Black or African American (11.3%) and Unknown (4.4%).
  • In 2022, women earned 94% of what men earned.
  • 10% of all criminal justice interns are LGBT.
  • Criminal justice interns are 38% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to government companies.
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Criminal justice internship gender statistics

61.8% of criminal justice interns are women and 38.2% of criminal justice interns are men.
  • Female, 61.8%
  • Male, 38.2%

Criminal justice internship gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Female61.8%
Male38.2%

Criminal justice internship gender pay gap

Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$33,319
female-income
Female income
$31,472

Criminal justice internship gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in criminal justice internship positions over time. Currently, 61.8% of criminal justice interns are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
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2011
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2015
2016
2017
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2019
2020
2021

Criminal justice internship gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201029.65%70.35%
201133.05%66.95%
201234.14%65.86%
201332.24%67.76%
201439.46%60.54%
201538.12%61.88%
201633.79%66.21%
201742.33%57.67%
201837.09%62.91%
201934.10%65.90%
202030.62%69.38%
202138.22%61.78%

Criminal justice internship related jobs gender ratio

We compared criminal justice interns with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, technical service advisor and courtesy associate have the biggest gender ratio gaps.

Job titleMaleFemale
Loan Secretary4%96%
Dental Receptionist5%95%
Receptionist Secretary6%94%
Criminal Justice Internship38%62%
Lead Ramp Agent86%14%
Courtesy Associate88%12%
Technical Service Advisor89%11%

Criminal justice internship demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among criminal justice interns is White, which makes up 58.6% of all criminal justice interns. Comparatively, 20.5% of criminal justice interns are Hispanic or Latino and 11.3% of criminal justice interns are Black or African American.
  • White, 58.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 20.5%
  • Black or African American, 11.3%
  • Unknown, 4.4%
  • Asian, 4.1%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%

Criminal justice internship race

Criminal justice internship racePercentages
White58.6%
Hispanic or Latino20.5%
Black or African American11.3%
Unknown4.4%
Asian4.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native1.1%

Criminal justice internship race and ethnicity over time

See how criminal justice internship racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Criminal justice internship race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201066.94%10.93%2.79%16.27%
201167.76%11.19%3.49%14.59%
201265.36%10.39%3.60%16.72%
201366.50%11.98%3.06%15.55%
201465.90%12.21%2.74%15.86%
201563.93%11.52%2.77%17.57%
201661.64%12.04%2.72%19.66%
201762.84%11.91%3.85%17.38%
201863.25%13.91%3.29%15.92%
201963.49%9.45%4.14%19.96%
202063.61%11.46%2.57%17.21%
202158.55%11.30%4.08%20.46%

Criminal justice internship wage gap by race

According to our data, unknown criminal justice interns have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino criminal justice interns have the lowest average salary at $33,144.
$35,000
$34,000
$33,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$33,633
White$33,250
Black or African American$33,411
Asian$33,162
Hispanic or Latino$33,144

Average criminal justice internship age

See how the average age of criminal justice interns varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Criminal justice internship age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Unknown48
White5153
Black or African American51.548
Asian40.545
Hispanic or Latino4247

Criminal justice internship age breakdown

The average age of criminal justice interns is 40+ years years old, representing 77% of the criminal justice internship population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Criminal justice internship age breakdown

Criminal Justice Internship YearsPercentages
40+ years77%
30-40 years17%
20-30 years6%

Criminal justice internship educational attainment

The most common degree for criminal justice interns is bachelor's degree, with 64% of criminal justice interns earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 6%.
  • Bachelor's, 64%
  • Associate, 19%
  • Doctorate, 6%
  • Master's, 6%
  • Other Degrees, 5%

Criminal justice interns by degree level

Criminal justice internship degreePercentages
Bachelor's64%
Associate19%
Doctorate6%
Master's6%
Other Degrees5%

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Criminal justice internship wage gap by degree level

According to the data, criminal justice interns with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $33,942 annually. With a Associate degree, criminal justice interns earn a median annual income of $31,896 compared to $31,641 for criminal justice interns with an High School Diploma degree.
$35,000
$34,000
$33,000
$32,000
$31,000
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
High School Diploma or Less$31,641
Bachelor's Degree$33,942
Some College/ Associate Degree$31,896

Criminal justice internship employment statistics

Most criminal justice interns work for a private in the government industry.

Company size where criminal justice interns work

Below, you can see the size of companies where criminal justice interns work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Criminal justice internship jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees10%
50 - 100 employees17%
100 - 500 employees39%
500 - 1,000 employees11%
1,000 - 10,000 employees14%
> 10,000 employees8%

Criminal justice internship jobs by company type

Employees with the criminal justice internship job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most criminal justice interns prefer to work at private companies over government companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Criminal justice internship jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education19%
Public7%
Private38%
Government36%

Criminal justice internship jobs by industry

The most common industries for criminal justice interns are government, non profits and professional.

Government

Non Profits

Professional

Education

Health Care

Criminal justice internship turnover and employment statistics

Criminal justice internship unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for criminal justice interns between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Criminal justice internship unemployment rate by year

YearCriminal justice internship unemployment rate
20104.23%
20114.71%
20123.08%
20133.64%
20142.62%
20152.30%
20162.23%
20172.01%
20182.16%
20191.77%
20201.34%
20212.13%

Average criminal justice internship tenure

The average criminal justice internship stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,856 criminal justice interns resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Criminal justice internship tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year84%
1-2 years10%
3-4 years1%
5-7 years3%
8-10 years1%
11+ years0%

Criminal justice internship LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of criminal justice interns that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Public Housing Interviewer6.73%10,942
Customer Care Agent7.19%268,932
Filer8.60%471
Charge Authorizer8.99%8,729
Criminal Justice Internship10.21%-
Student Library Assistant11.16%11,257
Learning Resources Assistant15.31%41,804

Similar criminal justice internship jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Public Housing Interviewer6.73%10,942
Customer Care Agent7.19%268,932
Filer8.60%471
Charge Authorizer8.99%8,729
Student Library Assistant11.16%11,257
Learning Resources Assistant15.31%41,804

Foreign languages spoken by criminal justice interns

The most common foreign language among criminal justice interns is Spanish at 51.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 13.1% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 4.6%.
  • Spanish, 51.4%
  • French, 13.1%
  • Chinese, 4.6%
  • Mandarin, 4.6%
  • Arabic, 3.5%
  • Other, 22.8%

Criminal justice internship languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish51.4%
French13.1%
Chinese4.6%
Mandarin4.6%
Arabic3.5%
Other22.8%

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Criminal justice internship location demographics

Which city has the most Criminal Justice Interns?

By looking through more than 2,856 resumes, we found that the most popular places for criminal justice interns are New York, NY and Washington, DC.
Number of Criminal Justice Interns

Criminal justice internship jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California1,060$38,152
2Texas584$25,874
3New York477$37,114
4Florida423$24,629
5Illinois412$42,083
6Massachusetts388$30,171
7Pennsylvania375$25,875
8Michigan354$33,300
9Virginia352$25,604
10Maryland334$28,352
11Georgia311$28,398
12North Carolina308$26,417
13Minnesota266$38,899
14New Jersey255$32,146
15Colorado251$34,353
16Ohio221$34,359
17Wisconsin212$33,982
18Arizona212$28,997
19Tennessee191$29,597
20Missouri191$25,853
21Indiana187$25,699
22Washington184$46,191
23Connecticut174$30,143
24Oregon165$35,004
25Iowa162$29,056
26Alabama160$22,708
27Utah141$31,722
28Kentucky136$32,397
29Oklahoma134$30,051
30Kansas130$27,853
31Arkansas129$25,967
32Idaho127$29,764
33Louisiana122$26,310
34South Carolina118$30,731
35Nebraska109$28,115
36District of Columbia108$28,107
37Maine100$32,213
38Mississippi99$25,623
39New Hampshire97$30,095
40Delaware89$28,870
41New Mexico89$27,772
42South Dakota88$29,453
43Montana86$30,856
44Vermont79$30,196
45North Dakota73$33,630
46Rhode Island73$30,192
47Nevada67$29,858
48West Virginia64$33,241
49Wyoming60$37,254
50Hawaii59$42,585
51Alaska59$37,656

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