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#1 #1 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Florida State University Tallahassee, FL At Florida State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General. In fact, Florida State University grants 760 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 24% Annual Degrees Awarded 129 SAT Score 1,300–1,420 Median Starting Salary $47,068
#2 #2 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Saint Leo University Saint Leo, FL Each year, Saint Leo University grants around 230 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Psychology, General, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 97 SAT Score 1,000–1,220 Median Starting Salary $47,360
#3 #3 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Monmouth University West Long Branch, NJ At Monmouth University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score 1,150–1,320 Median Starting Salary $54,261
#4 #4 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Columbus State University Columbus, GA At Columbus State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Communication, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 79 SAT Score 850–1,090 Median Starting Salary $49,405
#5 #5 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. University at Albany Albany, NY At the University at Albany, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Human Biology. In fact, the University at Albany grants 330 degrees annually to graduating Business Administration and Management, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 50 SAT Score 1,120–1,330 Median Starting Salary $48,045
#6 #6 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Liberty University Lynchburg, VA At Liberty University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 391 SAT Score 1,060–1,290 Median Starting Salary $48,155
#7 #7 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Boston University Boston, MA At Boston University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Computer Science, Psychology, and General. In fact, Boston University grants 713 degrees per year to graduating Business Administration and Management, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 11% Annual Degrees Awarded 99 SAT Score 1,430–1,530 Median Starting Salary $51,201
#8 #8 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA At the University of Southern California, the most popular majors students study are Management Science, Computer Science, and Human Biology. In fact, the University of Southern California awards 1346 degrees annually to Management Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 10% Annual Degrees Awarded 58 SAT Score 1,450–1,550 Median Starting Salary $44,828
#9 #9 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Grambling State University Grambling, LA At Grambling State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 66 SAT Score 870–1,030 Median Starting Salary $48,748
#10 #10 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. University of Central Florida Orlando, FL At the University of Central Florida, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 40% Annual Degrees Awarded 78 SAT Score 1,210–1,350 Median Starting Salary $45,995
#11 #11 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Westfield State University Westfield, MA At Westfield State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Psychology, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching. In fact, Westfield State University awards 150 degrees per year to graduating Criminal Justice/Safety Studies students....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 980–1,190 Median Starting Salary $54,583
#12 #12 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Northeastern University Boston, MA Annually, Northeastern University awards about 983 degrees to students majoring in Business/Commerce, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 5% Annual Degrees Awarded 64 SAT Score 1,450–1,540 Median Starting Salary $49,859
#13 #13 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Rutgers University-Newark Newark, NJ Annually, Rutgers University-Newark awards around 187 degrees to those majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Finance, General, Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 35 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Median Starting Salary $49,786
#14 #14 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX At Texas Christian University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 44% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,190–1,380 Median Starting Salary $52,112
#15 #15 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX At Sam Houston State University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Psychology, General, Teacher Education, and Multiple Levels....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 39 SAT Score 930–1,130 Median Starting Salary $49,624
#16 #16 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha, NE At the University of Nebraska at Omaha, the three most popular college majors students pursue are General Studies, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Nebraska at Omaha grants 338 degrees annually to General Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 36 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Median Starting Salary $50,479
#17 #17 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. American Public University System Charles Town, WV At American Public University System, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management, Intelligence, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 132 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#18 #18 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH Every year, the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus awards about 455 degrees to those majoring in Marketing/Marketing Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 86 SAT Score 1,180–1,350 Median Starting Salary $49,733
#19 #19 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO At Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 82 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#20 #20 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Albany State University Albany, GA Every year, Albany State University awards about 121 degrees to students studying Education, Other, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 780–930 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#21 #21 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge, LA At Southern University and A & M College, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 35% Annual Degrees Awarded 31 SAT Score 840–1,020 Median Starting Salary $47,242
#22 #22 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. American University Washington, DC At American University, the most popular majors students pursue are International Relations and Affairs, Political Science and Government, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score 1,300–1,460 Median Starting Salary $52,515
#23 #23 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Salem University Salem, WV Annually, Salem University grants around 56 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 47% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 900–1,130 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#24 #24 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Simpson College Indianola, IA Each year, Simpson College grants around 24 degrees to students majoring in Health and Wellness, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,400–1,460 Median Starting Salary $54,664
#25 #25 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL At the University of North Florida, the most popular majors students study are Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 53% Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score 1,050–1,250 Median Starting Salary $47,827
#26 #26 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Stockton University Galloway, NJ Each year, Stockton University awards about 267 degrees to students majoring in Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,040–1,230 Median Starting Salary $51,065
#27 #27 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Lamar University Beaumont, TX At Lamar University, the three most popular college majors students study are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. In fact, Lamar University awards 327 degrees annually to Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other majors....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 120 SAT Score 940–1,160 Median Starting Salary $48,580
#28 #28 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Platteville Platteville, WI Every year, the University of Wisconsin-Platteville grants about 162 degrees to students studying Mechanical Engineering, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician, Civil Engineering, General, and Construction Management....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,080–1,310 Median Starting Salary $52,462
#29 #29 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Albertus Magnus College New Haven, CT Each year, Albertus Magnus College grants around 39 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 59% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 850–1,100 Median Starting Salary $49,945
#30 #30 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Tarleton State University Stephenville, TX At Tarleton State University, the most popular majors students study are Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Psychology, General, Business/Commerce, and General. In fact, Tarleton State University grants 263 degrees annually to graduating Kinesiology and Exercise Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 28 SAT Score 990–1,170 Median Starting Salary $50,140
#31 #31 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. McNeese State University Lake Charles, LA Each year, McNeese State University grants around 149 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 970–1,150 Median Starting Salary $48,300
#32 #32 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Claflin University Orangeburg, SC Annually, Claflin University awards around 66 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 870–1,010 Median Starting Salary $49,132
#33 #33 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ Every year, Grand Canyon University grants around 3578 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 100 SAT Score 1,030–1,120 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#34 #34 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Charleston Southern University Charleston, SC Each year, Charleston Southern University grants around 69 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 950–1,170 Median Starting Salary $49,674
#35 #35 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. George Mason University Fairfax, VA Annually, George Mason University awards around 972 degrees to those studying Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Information Technology, Psychology, General, Computer and Information Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score 1,170–1,370 Median Starting Salary $48,153
#36 #36 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Seattle University Seattle, WA At Seattle University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Computer Science, Psychology, and General. In fact, Seattle University grants 253 degrees per year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,200–1,430 Median Starting Salary $52,697
#37 #37 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Fairmont State University Fairmont, WV Each year, Fairmont State University awards about 69 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Education, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 850–1,090 Median Starting Salary $50,447
#38 #38 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Guilford College Greensboro, NC Each year, Guilford College awards about 23 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,000–1,200 Median Starting Salary $49,945
#39 #39 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg Middletown, PA Each year, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg grants about 57 degrees to those majoring in Mechanical Engineering, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,120–1,320 Median Starting Salary $50,072
#40 #40 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Shippensburg, PA At Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, the most popular majors students pursue are Early Childhood Education and Teaching, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 890–1,310 Median Starting Salary $53,818
#41 #41 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. West Chester University of Pennsylvania West Chester, PA At West Chester University of Pennsylvania, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 1,110–1,280 Median Starting Salary $55,323
#42 #42 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA Annually, California State University-Long Beach grants around 1299 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 46% Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score 1,030–1,240 Median Starting Salary $46,243
#43 #43 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. DeSales University Center Valley, PA Annually, DeSales University grants about 90 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Pre-Physician Assistant....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,100–1,270 Median Starting Salary $53,255
#44 #44 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Keystone College La Plume, PA Every year, Keystone College grants about 27 degrees to students studying Sport and Fitness Administration/Management, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 910–1,130 Median Starting Salary $51,227
#45 #45 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Central Connecticut State University New Britain, CT Every year, Central Connecticut State University awards about 126 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Criminology, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 960–1,190 Median Starting Salary $50,162
#46 #46 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Florida International University Miami, FL Each year, Florida International University awards about 1486 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score 1,080–1,270 Median Starting Salary $45,679
#47 #47 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Norfolk State University Norfolk, VA Annually, Norfolk State University grants about 115 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business/Commerce, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, and Social Work....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 830–1,040 Median Starting Salary $48,682
#48 #48 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. University of North Texas at Dallas Dallas, TX Annually, the University of North Texas at Dallas grants about 140 degrees to those majoring in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Business/Commerce, General, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 850–1,100 Median Starting Salary $47,849
#49 #49 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL Every year, Nova Southeastern University grants about 410 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 1,030–1,310 Median Starting Salary $47,257
#50 #50 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Barton College Wilson, NC Each year, Barton College grants around 38 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 950–1,150 Median Starting Salary $50,635
#51 #51 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Fayetteville State University Fayetteville, NC At Fayetteville State University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 860–1,030 Median Starting Salary $48,792
#52 #52 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Molloy University Rockville Centre, NY At Molloy University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General, Special Education and Teaching, and Other. In fact, Molloy University grants 358 degrees every year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,100–1,300 Median Starting Salary $52,481
#53 #53 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Rutgers University-Camden Camden, NJ Each year, Rutgers University-Camden grants about 256 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,050–1,290 Median Starting Salary $49,726
#54 #54 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY At Eastern Kentucky University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, General Studies, and Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration. In fact, Eastern Kentucky University grants 245 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $49,580
#55 #55 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Southern University at New Orleans New Orleans, LA Every year, Southern University at New Orleans grants around 30 degrees to students majoring in Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and General Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 850–1,050 Median Starting Salary $48,846
#56 #56 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Xavier University Cincinnati, OH Each year, Xavier University awards around 302 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,110–1,330 Median Starting Salary $56,822
#57 #57 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Webster University Saint Louis, MO At Webster University, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Computer Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 990–1,230 Median Starting Salary $48,726
#58 #58 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock, AR At the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 59% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 940–1,190 Median Starting Salary $47,418
#59 #59 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Slippery Rock, PA At Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, the three most popular college majors students study are Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician, Health and Wellness, General, Special Education and Teaching, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 980–1,200 Median Starting Salary $54,495
#60 #60 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Wayne State University Detroit, MI Every year, Wayne State University grants around 366 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Public Health, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,070–1,280 Median Starting Salary $46,954
#61 #61 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Illinois State University Normal, IL At Illinois State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Elementary Education and Teaching, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,010–1,230 Median Starting Salary $53,883
#62 #62 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces, NM At New Mexico State University-Main Campus, the three most popular college majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 890–1,130 Median Starting Salary $46,908
#63 #63 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Saint Louis University Saint Louis, MO At Saint Louis University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,210–1,410 Median Starting Salary $52,675
#64 #64 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Weber State University Ogden, UT Annually, Weber State University awards around 377 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Computer Science, Selling Skills and Sales Operations, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#65 #65 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Lewis University Romeoville, IL Every year, Lewis University awards around 102 degrees to students studying Aviation/Airway Management and Operations, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Computer Science, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 980–1,220 Median Starting Salary $51,685
#66 #66 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Columbia College Columbia, SC Each year, Columbia College grants about 27 degrees to those studying Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 830–1,070 Median Starting Salary $50,985
#67 #67 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN At Indiana University-Bloomington, the three most popular college majors students study are Business/Commerce, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and Public Administration....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,200–1,420 Median Starting Salary $53,059
#68 #68 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Temple University Philadelphia, PA Each year, Temple University grants around 355 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,030–1,240 Median Starting Salary $52,922
#69 #69 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau, MO At Southeast Missouri State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, General Studies, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 850–1,040 Median Starting Salary $50,089
#70 #70 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Corban University Salem, OR Every year, Corban University awards around 45 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General, Counseling Psychology, Education, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,020–1,190 Median Starting Salary $54,578
#71 #71 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. New Jersey City University Jersey City, NJ At New Jersey City University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 890–1,140 Median Starting Salary $48,644
#72 #72 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Delta State University Cleveland, MS Each year, Delta State University grants about 59 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Physical Education Teaching and Coaching, Business/Commerce, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 930–1,150 Median Starting Salary $48,097
#73 #73 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. St. Thomas University Miami Gardens, FL Every year, St- Thomas University grants about 203 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 870–1,070 Median Starting Salary $47,538
#74 #74 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Jarvis Christian University Hawkins, TX Each year, Jarvis Christian University grants around 34 degrees to students majoring in Kinesiology and Exercise Science, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $47,866
#75 #75 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. University of Houston-Downtown Houston, TX Every year, the University of Houston-Downtown awards around 282 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General, Accounting, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 940–1,110 Median Starting Salary $47,529
#76 #76 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus Teaneck, NJ Annually, Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus grants about 166 degrees to those studying General Studies, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 930–1,180 Median Starting Salary $50,901
#77 #77 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, NC Every year, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte grants around 665 degrees to students majoring in Computer Science, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Finance, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,110–1,320 Median Starting Salary $48,323
#78 #78 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY At Rochester Institute of Technology, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Modeling, and Virtual Environments and Simulation. In fact, Rochester Institute of Technology awards 208 degrees per year to Computer Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,310–1,460 Median Starting Salary $49,878
#79 #79 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. University of North Texas Denton, TX At the University of North Texas, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, and General Studies. In fact, the University of North Texas grants 613 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 990–1,240 Median Starting Salary $48,516
#80 #80 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, AL Annually, Jacksonville State University grants about 206 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 940–1,200 Median Starting Salary $48,539
#81 #81 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI Every year, the University of Detroit Mercy grants around 248 degrees to students majoring in Engineering, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,040–1,270 Median Starting Salary $48,594
#82 #82 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. San Jose State University San Jose, CA At San Jose State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Health and Physical Education/Fitness, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Median Starting Salary $46,347
#83 #83 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX Each year, The University of Texas at Arlington awards around 2465 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,010–1,250 Median Starting Salary $47,735
#84 #84 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Austin Peay State University Clarksville, TN At Austin Peay State University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $48,894
#85 #85 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Rowan University Glassboro, NJ At Rowan University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, Rowan University grants 533 degrees annually to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,120–1,320 Median Starting Salary $52,539
#86 #86 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX Every year, The University of Texas at San Antonio grants about 567 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,010–1,220 Median Starting Salary $48,310
#87 #87 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL Every year, the University of Illinois Chicago awards about 367 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Computer Science, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,150–1,360 Median Starting Salary $47,302
#88 #88 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH At Kent State University at Kent, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 990–1,220 Median Starting Salary $50,989
#89 #89 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Bridgewater State University Bridgewater, MA Each year, Bridgewater State University grants around 213 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Management Science, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,080–1,280 Median Starting Salary $53,752
#90 #90 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. North Dakota State University Fargo, ND Each year, North Dakota State University awards around 178 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $54,378
#91 #91 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Wichita State University Wichita, KS Every year, Wichita State University grants about 222 degrees to those studying Elementary Education and Teaching, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 930–1,220 Median Starting Salary $49,078
#92 #92 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. University of West Florida Pensacola, FL At the University of West Florida, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,040–1,260 Median Starting Salary $47,967
#93 #93 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Portland State University Portland, OR At Portland State University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Social Sciences, General, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. In fact, Portland State University awards 389 degrees per year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 970–1,220 Median Starting Salary $46,204
#94 #94 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Georgia State University Atlanta, GA Each year, Georgia State University grants about 543 degrees to students majoring in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Computer Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 960–1,200 Median Starting Salary $46,384
#95 #95 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Marian University Fond Du Lac, WI At Marian University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Social Work. In fact, Marian University awards 33 degrees every year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 930–1,110 Median Starting Salary $53,414
#96 #96 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. University of Northern Colorado Greeley, CO At the University of Northern Colorado, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 970–1,200 Median Starting Salary $52,117
#97 #97 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI At the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, the three most popular college majors students study are Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 970–1,210 Median Starting Salary $50,353
#98 #98 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Radford University Radford, VA Every year, Radford University grants around 259 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 960–1,180 Median Starting Salary $52,669
#99 #99 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA At Central Washington University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 930–1,160 Median Starting Salary $50,314
#100 #100 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Midwestern State University Wichita Falls, TX Each year, Midwestern State University awards about 193 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 910–1,110 Median Starting Salary $49,879
#101 #101 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Florida Gulf Coast University Fort Myers, FL Every year, Florida Gulf Coast University awards around 294 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,040–1,210 Median Starting Salary $49,592
#102 #102 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. University of Louisiana at Monroe Monroe, LA Annually, the University of Louisiana at Monroe awards about 160 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and General Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,000–1,210 Median Starting Salary $48,400
#103 #103 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS Every year, the University of Southern Mississippi grants about 173 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,040–1,340 Median Starting Salary $47,748
#104 #104 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA Each year, California State University-Sacramento grants about 996 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 930–1,140 Median Starting Salary $48,055
#105 #105 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Holy Family University Philadelphia, PA At Holy Family University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 910–1,150 Median Starting Salary $51,846
#106 #106 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Chicago State University Chicago, IL Every year, Chicago State University awards around 42 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 43% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 790–980 Median Starting Salary $47,555
#107 #107 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Boise State University Boise, ID At Boise State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, General, Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,050–1,220 Median Starting Salary $48,996
#108 #108 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. University of Louisiana at Lafayette Lafayette, LA Each year, the University of Louisiana at Lafayette awards about 354 degrees to students studying General Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,140–1,310 Median Starting Salary $48,229
#109 #109 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. University of Toledo Toledo, OH Each year, the University of Toledo grants around 250 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Mechanical Engineering, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,130–1,330 Median Starting Salary $49,260
#110 #110 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Minnesota State University Moorhead Moorhead, MN Every year, Minnesota State University Moorhead grants around 88 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 59% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 970–1,210 Median Starting Salary $53,681
#111 #111 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH Each year, Youngstown State University grants about 135 degrees to students majoring in General Studies, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Social Work, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,010–1,220 Median Starting Salary $49,711
#112 #112 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Edwardsville, IL Annually, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville awards about 331 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 980–1,220 Median Starting Salary $50,028
#113 #113 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA Annually, California State University-San Bernardino awards about 726 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Sociology, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 900–1,080 Median Starting Salary $48,441
#114 #114 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. California State University-Stanislaus Turlock, CA At California State University-Stanislaus, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 840–1,060 Median Starting Salary $48,243
#115 #115 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Angelo State University San Angelo, TX Each year, Angelo State University awards about 138 degrees to students majoring in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 940–1,170 Median Starting Salary $50,593
#116 #116 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV At the University of Nevada-Las Vegas, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Hospitality Administration/Management, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 980–1,220 Median Starting Salary $48,262
#117 #117 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Jackson State University Jackson, MS At Jackson State University, the most popular majors students study are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 850–1,050 Median Starting Salary $47,376
#118 #118 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. La Sierra University Riverside, CA Each year, La Sierra University grants around 52 degrees to students studying Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 890–1,160 Median Starting Salary $50,913
#119 #119 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Lenoir-Rhyne University Hickory, NC Every year, Lenoir-Rhyne University awards around 46 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Sport and Fitness Administration/Management, and Management Science....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $51,199
#120 #120 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Arkansas State University Jonesboro, AR Every year, Arkansas State University grants around 220 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include General Studies, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $47,768
#121 #121 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Governors State University University Park, IL At Governors State University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 48% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 830–1,060 Median Starting Salary $48,418
#122 #122 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Marshall University Huntington, WV At Marshall University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business/Commerce, General, General Studies, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, Marshall University grants 172 degrees every year to graduating Business/Commerce, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 960–1,170 Median Starting Salary $50,033
#123 #123 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. The University of Texas at Tyler Tyler, TX Each year, The University of Texas at Tyler awards around 647 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,020–1,220 Median Starting Salary $46,603
#124 #124 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA At Valdosta State University, the most popular majors students study are Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 920–1,110 Median Starting Salary $49,122
#125 #125 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Sul Ross State University Alpine, TX At Sul Ross State University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Business/Commerce, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science. In fact, Sul Ross State University awards 41 degrees annually to Criminal Justice/Safety Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 910–1,130 Median Starting Salary $48,502
#126 #126 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX Every year, The University of Texas at El Paso grants around 392 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Psychology, General, Education, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 870–1,090 Median Starting Salary $47,334
#127 #127 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. SUNY Buffalo State University Buffalo, NY At SUNY Buffalo State University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Elementary Education and Teaching, and General Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 980–1,240 Median Starting Salary $50,238
#128 #128 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Wright State University-Main Campus Dayton, OH At Wright State University-Main Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 930–1,220 Median Starting Salary $49,190
#129 #129 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Auburn University at Montgomery Montgomery, AL At Auburn University at Montgomery, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 980–1,190 Median Starting Salary $47,950
#130 #130 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT Each year, the University of Bridgeport grants about 128 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 880–1,120 Median Starting Salary $49,591
#131 #131 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Saint Cloud State University Saint Cloud, MN At Saint Cloud State University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 940–1,220 Median Starting Salary $51,538
#132 #132 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. University of Houston-Victoria Victoria, TX At the University of Houston-Victoria, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, General, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,000–1,190 Median Starting Salary $47,620
#133 #133 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Missouri Baptist University Saint Louis, MO Annually, Missouri Baptist University grants around 41 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Elementary Education and Teaching, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 710–970 Median Starting Salary $50,827
#134 #134 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Bellevue University Bellevue, NE At Bellevue University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Traffic, Customs, and Transportation Clerk/Technician, and Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $47,351
#135 #135 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Excelsior University Albany, NY At Excelsior University, the three most popular college majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Nuclear Engineering Technology/Technician, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#136 #136 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Loma Linda University Loma Linda, CA At Loma Linda University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, and Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,705
#137 #137 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. TrineOnline Angola, IN Annually, TrineOnline grants about 44 degrees to students studying Finance, General, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Accounting, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 40% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $52,592
#138 #138 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global Marion, IN At Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, General Studies, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $48,786
#139 #139 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Northeastern University Professional Programs Boston, MA At Northeastern University Professional Programs, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $55,609
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About Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

A program that focuses on the criminal justice system, its organizational components and processes, and its legal and public policy contexts. Includes instruction in criminal law and policy, police and correctional systems organization, the administration of justice and the judiciary, and public attitudes regarding criminal justice issues.

Virginia grants the most Masters degrees in Criminal Justice/Safety Studies of all US states with 433 degrees being granted last year. Students interested in Criminal Justice/Safety Studies can expect around 35% percent of their fellow classmates to be men and 65% percent to be women. Most students graduating in this field earn a Bachelors degree. The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice/Safety Studies is $40,800.

Popularity of Criminal Justice/Safety Studies Degrees in the U.S.

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Careers

Some top careers related to Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, include Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other and Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary, both of which have many employment opportunities. Though there are higher paying careers, like First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives. the most in-demand position for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies majors is First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

2,978

Female Students

1,924 (64%)

Male Students

1,054 (35%)

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#2 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S.

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#4 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S.

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#5 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S.

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$48,045

#6 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S.

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$48,155

#7 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S.

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$51,201

#8 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S.

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$44,828

#9 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S.

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$48,748

#10 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S.

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#11 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S.

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#12 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S.

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$49,859

#13 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S.

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#14 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S.

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#15 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S.

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