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#1 #1 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. Missouri Southern State University Joplin, MO In general, Missouri Southern State University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 30 SAT Score 970–1,190 Est. Net Price * $10,061 Median Starting Salary $48,965
#2 #2 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. Lackawanna College Scranton, PA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 74 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $18,144 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#3 #3 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. Moreno Valley College Moreno Valley, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 68 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,335 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#4 #4 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. Oakland Community College Auburn Hills, MI Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 98 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $5,605 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#5 #5 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock, AR the University of Arkansas at Little Rock is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 61% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 970–1,190 Est. Net Price * $11,173 Median Starting Salary $47,418
#6 #6 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. Butte College Oroville, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 35 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $9,634 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#7 #7 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. Monroe Community College Rochester, NY Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 31 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $7,037 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#8 #8 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. Ventura College Ventura, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 38 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $3,111 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#9 #9 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. Arkansas Tech University Russellville, AR Arkansas Tech University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 940–1,180 Est. Net Price * $12,016 Median Starting Salary $48,916
#10 #10 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. Bryant & Stratton College-Albany Albany, NY Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $12,707 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#11 #11 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. City College of San Francisco San Francisco, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,569 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#12 #12 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. Kaskaskia College Centralia, IL Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $5,074 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#13 #13 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. Guam Community College Mangilao, GU Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,119 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#14 #14 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. Community College of Aurora Aurora, CO Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $7,340 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#15 #15 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. Trinidad State College Trinidad, CO Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $12,220 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#16 #16 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. Nashua Community College Nashua, NH Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $11,840 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#17 #17 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. Germanna Community College Locust Grove, VA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,535 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#18 #18 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. National University San Diego, CA Overall, National University is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 750–1,170 Est. Net Price * $30,527 Median Starting Salary $48,762
#19 #19 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. Hartnell College Salinas, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $7,279 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#20 #20 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. College of Western Idaho Nampa, ID Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $9,852 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#21 #21 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. Southwest Virginia Community College Cedar Bluff, VA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $9,444 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#22 #22 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. Solano Community College Fairfield, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $7,614 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#23 #23 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. Laurel Ridge Community College Middletown, VA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,499 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#24 #24 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. College of Southern Maryland La Plata, MD Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $7,031 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#25 #25 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. Grossmont College El Cajon, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,651 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#26 #26 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. Northwestern Michigan College Traverse City, MI Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,951 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#27 #27 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. Beal University Bangor, ME Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $25,132 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#28 #28 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. Fresno City College Fresno, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $5,041 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#29 #29 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. Danville Community College Danville, VA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,775 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#30 #30 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. Porterville College Porterville, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $7,268 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#31 #31 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. Northern Virginia Community College Annandale, VA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $10,109 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#32 #32 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. Union County College Cranford, NJ Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $7,399 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#33 #33 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. Arkansas State University-Newport Newport, AR Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $9,631 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#34 #34 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. Wytheville Community College Wytheville, VA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $5,839 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#35 #35 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. Mountain Gateway Community College Clifton Forge, VA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,503 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#36 #36 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. Glendale Community College Glendale, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,849 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#37 #37 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. Santa Barbara City College Santa Barbara, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $14,180 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#38 #38 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. Peninsula College Port Angeles, WA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $7,491 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#39 #39 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. El Camino Community College District Torrance, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,090 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#40 #40 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. Whatcom Community College Bellingham, WA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $9,156 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#41 #41 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. Hill College Hillsboro, TX Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,866 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#42 #42 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. Western Nevada College Carson City, NV Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $16,259 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#43 #43 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. Thomas Edison State University Trenton, NJ Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $48,638
#44 #44 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. Southside Virginia Community College Alberta, VA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,050 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#45 #45 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. Lassen Community College Susanville, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $10,231 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#46 #46 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. Mt San Antonio College Walnut, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $5,528 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#47 #47 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. Arkansas State University Three Rivers Malvern, AR Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $4,596 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#48 #48 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. Merritt College Oakland, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $17,108 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#49 #49 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. Finger Lakes Community College Canandaigua, NY Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $12,082 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#50 #50 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. Los Angeles City College Los Angeles, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $10,423 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#51 #51 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. Rappahannock Community College Glenns, VA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $7,508 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#52 #52 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. San Joaquin Delta College Stockton, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $3,621 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#53 #53 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. Pasadena City College Pasadena, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $4,420 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#54 #54 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. National Park College Hot Springs, AR Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,508 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#55 #55 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. San Diego Miramar College San Diego, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,618 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#56 #56 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. Imperial Valley College Imperial, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $4,396 Median Starting Salary $50,742
*The estimated net prices above are College Raptor’s estimate. Please contact the college financial aid office for actual net cost figures.

About Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration programs prepare individuals to apply theories and practices of organization management and criminal justice to the administration of public law enforcement agencies and operations. Includes instruction in law enforcement history and theory, operational command leadership, administration of public police organizations, labor relations, incident response strategies, legal and regulatory responsibilities, budgeting, public relations, and organizational leadership.

For all the 28,061 degrees granted in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration per year, the majority of them are Bachelors degree. Out of the 687 students graduating with degrees at the Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years level in the US, 64% percent identify as men and 36% percent identify as women. While students at schools all over the US study Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, California has the most graduates. The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration is $40,800.

Popularity of Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration Degrees in the U.S.

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Careers

The highest paying job for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration majors is First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives. However, something else to consider is how many job openings there currently is. A position that is in high need that a degree in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration can prepare you for is First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration majors.

#1 First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives

Student Demographics

Total Students

687

Female Students

244 (35%)

Male Students

443 (64%)

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Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

#1 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S.

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$10,061

$48,965

#2 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S.

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$50,742

#3 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S.

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#4 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S.

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#5 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S.

61%

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$11,173

$47,418

#6 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S.

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$9,634

$50,742

#7 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S.

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$7,037

$50,742

#8 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S.

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$3,111

$50,742

#9 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S.

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$12,016

$48,916

#10 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S.

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$12,707

$50,742

#11 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S.

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$8,569

$50,742

#12 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S.

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$5,074

$50,742

#13 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S.

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$6,119

$50,742

#14 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S.