Does an exciting career investigating crime, prosecuting criminals and generally helping people sound good to you? Could a starting salary of $50,000-$70,000 with great medical and retirement benefits be of importance to you as you plan your career for potentially the next 30 years? Would it help you decide if you knew your career would make a difference in the lives of others?

Each day that you work in the criminal justice field is never the same as the day before; each day brings new challenges, excitement, and knowledge into your life. Are you ready for the challenge? Let Los Medanos College help you prepare for some of the most rewarding, fun, and exciting careers you can ever pursue!

Why Choose Los Medanos College? Our instructors! All instructors in the Los Medanos College Criminal Justice program are experts in their field of expertise.

Our graduates get jobs! The college is known for producing outstanding candidates for entry-level criminal justice jobs. Many of our students transfer to universities and continue to prepare themselves for their chosen careers.

Our students are actively recruited by federal, state and local agencies. Graduates from Los Medanos College have become federal law enforcement agents, prosecuting and defense attorneys, obtained jobs in the field of forensic science, or gone to work for local law enforcement agencies in both sworn and civilian positions.

How long is the program? An Associate of Science degree in Administration of Justice can be earned by attending both day and evening classes in four semesters.