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#1 #1 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. Northwestern Michigan College Traverse City, MI At Northwestern Michigan College, only two majors are offered: Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer, and Ocean Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#2 #2 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. Missouri Southern State University Joplin, MO At Missouri Southern State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business/Commerce, General, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 950–1,200 Median Starting Salary $48,965
#3 #3 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. National University San Diego, CA At National University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, National University grants 262 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 750–1,170 Median Starting Salary $48,762
#4 #4 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. Arkansas Tech University Russellville, AR At Arkansas Tech University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 930–1,140 Median Starting Salary $48,916
#5 #5 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies Springfield, MO Annually, Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies awards about 28 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 54 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,165
#6 #6 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. Southwest Virginia Community College Cedar Bluff, VA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#7 #7 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. Ventura College Ventura, CA At Ventura College, the most popular majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Biological and Physical Sciences, and Humanities/Humanistic Studies. In fact, Ventura College grants 1468 degrees every year to Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 45 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#8 #8 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. Butte College Oroville, CA At Butte College, only one major is offered: Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician. Typically, 2 students receive a degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician annually. view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#9 #9 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. Lake Tahoe Community College South Lake Tahoe, CA At Lake Tahoe Community College, only one major is offered: Education, General. Typically, 37 students are awarded a degree in Education, General every year. view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#10 #10 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. Laurel Ridge Community College Middletown, VA Every year, Laurel Ridge Community College awards about 436 degrees to those studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#11 #11 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. Guam Community College Mangilao, GU Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#12 #12 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. College of Western Idaho Nampa, ID Annually, the College of Western Idaho grants about 156 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#13 #13 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. City College of San Francisco San Francisco, CA At City College of San Francisco, only one major is offered: Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#14 #14 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. Fresno City College Fresno, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#15 #15 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. Danville Community College Danville, VA At Danville Community College, the most popular majors students study are Precision Metal Working, Other, Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician, Heating, Air Conditioning, and Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#16 #16 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. Thomas Edison State University Trenton, NJ Annually, Thomas Edison State University grants around 352 degrees to those majoring in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $48,638
#17 #17 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. Arkansas State University-Newport Newport, AR Every year, Arkansas State University-Newport grants about 98 degrees to students studying Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#18 #18 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. Kaskaskia College Centralia, IL At Kaskaskia College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and General Studies....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#19 #19 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. Northern Virginia Community College Annandale, VA Each year, Northern Virginia Community College grants about 760 degrees to those studying General Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#20 #20 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. Grossmont College El Cajon, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#21 #21 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. Lassen Community College Susanville, CA At Lassen Community College, the most popular majors students pursue are Humanities/Humanistic Studies, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Lassen Community College awards 218 degrees annually to graduating Humanities/Humanistic Studies students....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#22 #22 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. College of Southern Maryland La Plata, MD At the College of Southern Maryland, the most popular majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#23 #23 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. Western Nevada College Carson City, NV At Western Nevada College, only two majors are offered: Project Management, and Building/Construction Site Management/Manager....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#24 #24 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. Community College of Aurora Aurora, CO Each year, Community College of Aurora grants about 216 degrees to those studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#25 #25 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. Southside Virginia Community College Alberta, VA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#26 #26 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. Germanna Community College Locust Grove, VA At Germanna Community College, the most popular majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#27 #27 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. Mountain Gateway Community College Clifton Forge, VA Every year, Mountain Gateway Community College grants around 43 degrees to those majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#28 #28 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. Arkansas State University Three Rivers Malvern, AR At Arkansas State University Three Rivers, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#29 #29 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. Peninsula College Port Angeles, WA At Peninsula College, only one major is offered: Business Administration and Management, General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#30 #30 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. Finger Lakes Community College Canandaigua, NY At Finger Lakes Community College, the most popular majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other, Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#31 #31 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. Rappahannock Community College Glenns, VA At Rappahannock Community College, the three most popular college majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration, Management and Operations, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#32 #32 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. Mt San Antonio College Walnut, CA Each year, Mt San Antonio College grants around 511 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#33 #33 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. Los Angeles City College Los Angeles, CA At Los Angeles City College, only two majors are offered: Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician, Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#34 #34 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. Hartnell College Salinas, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#35 #35 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. Santa Barbara City College Santa Barbara, CA At Santa Barbara City College, only one major is offered: Child Care Provider/Assistant. Usually, 5 students are awarded a degree in Child Care Provider/Assistant annually. view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#36 #36 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. Porterville College Porterville, CA Annually, Porterville College awards around 114 degrees to students majoring in Social Sciences, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#37 #37 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. Merritt College Oakland, CA At Merritt College, only one major is offered: Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer. Usually, 14 students receive a degree in Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer every year. view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#38 #38 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. Hill College Hillsboro, TX At Hill College, only one major is offered: Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#39 #39 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. Solano Community College Fairfield, CA At Solano Community College, only one major is offered: Biomedical Technology/Technician. Usually, 16 students are awarded a degree in Biomedical Technology/Technician every year. view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#40 #40 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. Pasadena City College Pasadena, CA At Pasadena City College, only three majors are offered: Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer, Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician, and Automobile/Automotive......view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#41 #41 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. Cypress College Cypress, CA At Cypress College, only one major is offered: Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General. Typically, 5 students receive a degree in Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General annually. view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#42 #42 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. UCNJ Union College of Union County- New Jersey Cranford, NJ At UCNJ Union College of Union County- New Jersey, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#43 #43 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. El Camino Community College District Torrance, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#44 #44 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. National Park College Hot Springs, AR Each year, National Park College awards around 67 degrees to those studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, General Studies, Teacher Education, and Multiple Levels....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#45 #45 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas De Queen, AR At Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas, the most popular majors students pursue are General Studies, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#46 #46 Best College for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration in the U.S. Glendale Community College Glendale, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
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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 23,891 degrees granted in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration per year, the majority of them are Bachelors degree. Out of the 376 students graduating with degrees at the Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years level in the US, 52% percent identify as men and 48% 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.

This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.

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Careers

Majoring in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, your experience can be applied to different careers. Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration majors go on to pursue jobs including Managers, All Other and First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives which are in high demand. Some of the jobs with the highest salary for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration majors include Managers, All Other, 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.

Student Demographics

Total Students

376

Female Students

179 (47%)

Male Students

197 (52%)

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