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A private investigator or private detective or inquiry agent, maybe hired by individuals or groups to undertake investigatory services. Often hired by attorneys in civil and criminal cases,their services may be sought for a range of tasks like analysis and evaluation of pieces of evidence collected, conducting surveillance, researching and studying documentary evidence, history or background checks of individuals or organizations needing them to work with law enforcement agencies. They would prepare detailed reports backed by legally admissible evidences to support their findings and results in the court of law.

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  • Bachelor of Business Administration (b.b.a.)
    The number of occurrences matches with Private Investigator in our database.
    Avg. Duration:47 monthsAvg. Fees:$28,453Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Science (b.sc.) in Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement
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    Avg. Duration:53 monthsAvg. Fees:$25,698Type: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 English Literature
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$32,960Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
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Annual Pay Estimate for Private Investigator and Other Important Info

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9.3 years
$58K
The average years of experience in the workforce prior to having this role
6.25 years
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3
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