The only substantial difference between the characteristics of the final sample of 481 and the national averages is gender: the proportion of female college professors nationally is estimated to be approximately 35 percent in contrast to 18 percent of this survey sample. Study data revealed a significant underrepresentation of minorities among criminal justice professors. A marked diversity was evident in the structure and size of criminal justice programs. Most respondents worked in autonomous departments, but one-third worked in programs organized as subdivisions of other departments. Differences in base salary were influenced by type of appointment, the respondent's current rank, tenure status, the highest degree held, region, and the size and structure of the criminal justice program. When academic rank was controlled, gender failed to influence salary level. 8 tables and 11 references