by our College Data Analytics TeamLaw Enforcement Record-Keeping & Evidence Management (CIP 43.0115) is part of the Law Enforcement & Firefighting field of study, alongside 21 related programs, but no U.S. college reported law enforcement record-keeping & evidence management graduates to IPEDS in the latest year. Graduates earn a median $40,221 one year after completing, rising to $53,914 after four years.
A degree in Law Enforcement Record-Keeping & Evidence Management explores Law Enforcement Record-Keeping And Evidence Management. A Program Focusing On The Principles And Procedures For Managing Records In Police Or Other Security Offices, Including Storing And Retrieving Evidence And Related Data. Includes Instruction In Administrative Law And Procedures, Office Management, Report Preparation, Organizational Software, Database Software, Physical And Digital Evidence Properties, Controlled Storage And Retrieval, Investigative File Inventories, Case Management, Security Systems, And Communications Skills.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings. Data as of: July 2026.
O*NET rates Active Listening the most important skill for jobs related to law enforcement record-keeping & evidence management, at 4.0 out of 5. The key knowledge areas are Law and Government, English Language and Public Safety and Security. The most important abilities are Oral Comprehension, Inductive Reasoning and Oral Expression.
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Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to law enforcement record-keeping & evidence management, at 35.3%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 35.3% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 25.3% |
| Some college courses | 12.9% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 11.9% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 7.8% |
| Master’s degree | 3.8% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 2.2% |
| Doctoral degree | 0.5% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 0.2% |
Source: O*NET Online.
15 occupations are related to Law Enforcement Record-Keeping & Evidence Management, with an average median salary of $90,367; the strongest outlook belongs to Detectives and Criminal Investigators, at 14.5% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Investigator, Law Enforcement Specialist, Police Officer and Crime Scene Investigator (CSI).
The occupation related to law enforcement record-keeping & evidence management with the most projected jobs is Police Identification and Records Officers, at 532,882.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Police Identification and Records Officers | 532,882 | 7.1% |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | 469,816 | 14.5% |
| Managers, All Other | 468,025 | 6.2% |
| Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers | 449,456 | 2.0% |
| Private Detectives and Investigators | 421,320 | 11.8% |
| Customs and Border Protection Officers | 349,535 | -1.2% |
| Intelligence Analysts | 313,116 | 11.7% |
| Compliance Managers | 310,203 | 13.0% |
Law Enforcement Record-Keeping & Evidence Management graduates earn a median $40,221 one year after completing their program, $53,914 after four years and $50,331 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $40,221 |
| 4 years | $53,914 |
| 5 years | $50,331 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to law enforcement record-keeping & evidence management is Wind Energy Development Managers, with a median salary of $169,952.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary | $91,449 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
Law Enforcement Record-Keeping & Evidence Management has 13 similar majors in the Law Enforcement & Firefighting field, which together award 100,497 degrees a year; the largest are Criminal Justice/Safety Studies (41,501), Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration (26,299) and Criminal Justice/Police Science (20,024). Browse all Law Enforcement & Firefighting majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 41,501 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 26,299 |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | 20,024 |
| Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other | 4,765 |
| Corrections | 3,838 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 2,370 |
| Securities Services Administration/Management | 679 |
| Security and Loss Prevention Services | 497 |
| Law Enforcement Investigation and Interviewing | 310 |
| Corrections Administration | 87 |
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