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Investigators examine and collect information and evidence about legal, criminal, financial, and personal matters. Their services may be sought for a range of tasks,but not limited to evidence collection,collation, evaluation and analysis of pieces of evidence collected, conducting surveillance, interviewing victims and/or witnesses, interrogating suspects, researching and studying documentary evidence, history or background checks of individuals or organizations. This may necessiate them to work with law enforcement agencies,prepare detailed reports backed by legally admissible evidences to support their findings and results in the court of law if needed.

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  • Bachelor Degree in Criminal Justice
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    Avg. Duration:47 monthsAvg. Fees:$26,899Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Associate Degree in Criminal Justice
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    Avg. Duration:20 monthsAvg. Fees:$20,220Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Science (b.sc.) in Criminal Justice
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    Avg. Duration:47 monthsAvg. Fees:$26,899Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Arts (b.a.) in Physics Education
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$28,739Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Business Administration (b.b.a.)
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    Avg. Duration:47 monthsAvg. Fees:$28,453Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
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Annual Pay Estimate for Investigator and Other Important Info

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6.6 years
$69K
The average years of experience in the workforce prior to having this role
5.05 years
Mixed
The average number of roles it took our users to get to this one
3
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