The criminal justice field is becoming more competitive as qualified applicants take advantage of the growing industry. Nearly every sector of the field, from law enforcement to administrative work, is expected to grow at least 11 percent by 2016, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. A college degree is now commonly expected for many positions. However, just as with any type of college degree, advanced criminal justice degrees have more marketability because the student who earns such a degree has taken rigorous courses in the subject and are therefore more educated on any particular field than someone who earns a lower-level degree. As a result, those who hold an advanced degree have more employment opportunities. Yet, there are plenty of positions that cater to all degree levels.