Career Stats

• Growth & Wages*
• +22% by 2018
• +/-$30,870
• Job Prospects
• Banks
• Insurance Companies
• Security Services
• Retail Stores

Career Profile

Private Investigation Careers

If you are naturally curious, like to solve problems, and want to help catch and expose criminals in support of our justice system, private investigation careers are worth, well, investigating. Spurred in part by the increase in criminal activity related to the Internet and electronic communications, U.S. jobs for private investigators and private detectives are expected to increase 22% through 2018. In addition, private investigation careers are growing along with rising demand for employee background checks, along with the need for investigators to monitor such things as finances and competitor data for corporations.*

Did you know?

Skilled, experienced private investigators are paid well. Private detectives and investigators offer many services, including executive, corporate and celebrity protection; computer forensics; and assistance in insurance claim fraud, child custody, and missing persons cases. Of course, private detectives need professional training in the latest investigation techniques to get the choice jobs.

Training for Private Investigation Careers

PCDI's private investigation school is designed to provide you with the tools for success in private investigation careers. Our 17 easy to follow, comprehensive courses will equip you with the knowledge necessary to become a private investigator. Since each lesson is offered online, you set your own pace. Study when or wherever is best for you. That means you could be ready to pursue a private investigation career in as little as 6 months.

We make getting started easy. All your study materials, including textbooks and workbooks, are included in our low tuition. Plus, interest-free monthly payment plans make getting your private investigation training affordable.

Why wait?

Why Wait?

Investigate Private Investigation careers today! Enroll online or call 1-888-909-0558 to speak with an Admissions Advisor.

Interested in Private Investigation careers? Learn more about our private investigation course materials and options for financing your education by visiting AshworthCollege.edu. Ashworth College is a division of PCDI, a leader in distance education.

* Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition, Private Detectives and Investigators