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#1 #1 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA All first year students have the ability to apply to either the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Architecture, School of Engineering, School of Nursing, or the Kinesiology program at the Curry School of Education....view more Acceptance Rate 17% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,420–1,540 Median Starting Salary $50,416
#2 #2 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Colorado Mesa University Grand Junction, CO At Colorado Mesa University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 32 SAT Score 940–1,170 Median Starting Salary $51,455
#3 #3 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Western New Mexico University Silver City, NM Annually, Western New Mexico University awards about 35 degrees to those studying Social Work, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching, Psychology, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $47,491
#4 #4 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Metropolitan State University Saint Paul, MN Annually, Metropolitan State University awards about 152 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, General, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 890–1,080 Median Starting Salary $47,770
#5 #5 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science 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 11 SAT Score 950–1,200 Median Starting Salary $48,965
#6 #6 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Vincennes University Vincennes, IN At Vincennes University, the most popular majors students study are Industrial Technology/Technician, Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other, and Securities Services Administration/Management....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#7 #7 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. University of Hawaii Maui College Kahului, HI At the University of Hawaii Maui College, only two majors are offered: Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other, and Sustainability Studies....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#8 #8 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Rio Salado College Tempe, AZ Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 321 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#9 #9 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Santa Ana College Santa Ana, CA At Santa Ana College, only one major is offered: Occupational Therapist Assistant. Usually, 19 students are awarded a degree in Occupational Therapist Assistant every year. view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 710 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#10 #10 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Moreno Valley College Moreno Valley, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 121 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#11 #11 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Southwestern Illinois College Belleville, IL Annually, Southwestern Illinois College grants around 417 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 282 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#12 #12 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science 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 116 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#13 #13 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Red Rocks Community College Lakewood, CO At Red Rocks Community College, only two majors are offered: Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician, and Computer and Information Systems Security/Information......view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 94 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#14 #14 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Oakland Community College Auburn Hills, MI At Oakland Community College, the most popular majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, General Studies, Business/Commerce, and General. In fact, Oakland Community College awards 363 degrees annually to graduating Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies students....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 124 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#15 #15 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Ulster County Community College Stone Ridge, NY Annually, Ulster County Community College awards around 96 degrees to students majoring in General Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 47 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#16 #16 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Arapahoe Community College Littleton, CO At Arapahoe Community College, only three majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management, and Emergency Medical......view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 70 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#17 #17 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Passaic County Community College Paterson, NJ Annually, Passaic County Community College awards about 222 degrees to those studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 42 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#18 #18 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Otero College La Junta, CO At Otero College, the three most popular college majors students pursue 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 28 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#19 #19 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College Cloquet, MN At Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College, only one major is offered: Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#20 #20 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Pennsylvania Highlands Community College Johnstown, PA At Pennsylvania Highlands Community College, the most popular majors students pursue are General Studies, Business/Commerce, General, Education, and General. In fact, Pennsylvania Highlands Community College grants 67 degrees annually to General Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#21 #21 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. North Central State College Mansfield, OH At North Central State College, only one major is offered: Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 30 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#22 #22 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Pima Community College Tucson, AZ Each year, Pima Community College grants around 840 degrees to those studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, General, and General Studies....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 161 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#23 #23 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Delaware County Community College Media, PA At Delaware County Community College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Fine/Studio Arts, General, Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician, and Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 41 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#24 #24 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Black River Technical College Pocahontas, AR Annually, Black River Technical College grants about 145 degrees to those studying General Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 72 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#25 #25 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Caribbean Forensic and Technical College San Juan, PR At Caribbean Forensic and Technical College, only three majors are offered: Criminalistics and Criminal Science, Forensic Science and Technology, and Criminal Justice/Police......view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 57 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#26 #26 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Mineral Area College Park Hills, MO At Mineral Area College, the most popular majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#27 #27 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Monroe Community College Rochester, NY At Monroe Community College, the three most popular college majors students study are General Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, Monroe Community College grants 323 degrees every year to graduating General Studies students....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 55 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#28 #28 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Carroll Community College Westminster, MD At Carroll Community College, the most popular 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 18 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#29 #29 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. College of the Sequoias Visalia, CA Annually, the College of the Sequoias grants around 593 degrees to students majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 47 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#30 #30 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Zane State College Zanesville, OH At Zane State College, only one major is offered: Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#31 #31 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Rowan College of South Jersey-Gloucester Campus Sewell, NJ Annually, Rowan College of South Jersey-Gloucester Campus awards about 223 degrees to students majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#32 #32 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Charlie's Guard-Detective Bureau and Academy Inc Aguadilla, PR At Charlie's Guard-Detective Bureau and Academy Inc, the most popular majors students pursue are Criminal Justice/Police Science, Barbering/Barber, and Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#33 #33 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Aims Community College Greeley, CO Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 30 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#34 #34 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Herkimer County Community College Herkimer, NY At Herkimer County Community College, the three most popular college majors students study are General Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, and Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#35 #35 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Erie Community College Buffalo, NY At Erie Community College, the three most popular college majors students study are General Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, Social Sciences, and General. In fact, Erie Community College grants 185 degrees annually to General Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 52 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#36 #36 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Kellogg Community College Battle Creek, MI At Kellogg Community College, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, General Studies, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 44 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#37 #37 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Green River College Auburn, WA Each year, Green River College awards about 58 degrees to students majoring in Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#38 #38 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science 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 33 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#39 #39 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Jamestown Community College Jamestown, NY At Jamestown Community College, the three most popular college majors students study are General Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#40 #40 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Kirtland Community College Grayling, MI At Kirtland Community College, the most popular majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 31 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#41 #41 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. San Bernardino Valley College San Bernardino, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#42 #42 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. San Jacinto Community College Pasadena, TX At San Jacinto Community College, only one major is offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 80 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#43 #43 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Front Range Community College Westminster, CO At Front Range Community College, only two majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Geographic Information Science and Cartography....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 46 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#44 #44 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Pikes Peak State College Colorado Springs, CO At Pikes Peak State College, only three majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management, and Emergency Medical......view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 37 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#45 #45 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Canadian Valley Technology Center El Reno, OK At Canadian Valley Technology Center, only one major is offered: Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 61 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#46 #46 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Blinn College District Brenham, TX At Blinn College District, the three most popular college majors students study are General Studies, Business/Commerce, General, Agriculture, and General. In fact, Blinn College District grants 807 degrees every year to graduating General Studies students....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 37 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#47 #47 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Nash Community College Rocky Mount, NC Each year, Nash Community College awards around 84 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#48 #48 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Lorain County Community College Elyria, OH At Lorain County Community College, only one major is offered: Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 31 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#49 #49 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Chandler-Gilbert Community College Chandler, AZ At Chandler-Gilbert Community College, only one major is offered: Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 55 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#50 #50 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Columbia-Greene Community College Hudson, NY Annually, Columbia-Greene Community College grants around 105 degrees to students studying General Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#51 #51 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Cochise County Community College District Sierra Vista, AZ Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 34 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#52 #52 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Grayson College Denison, TX At Grayson College, only one major is offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Usually, 60 students are awarded a degree in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse every year. view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 47 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#53 #53 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Navarro College Corsicana, TX At Navarro College, only one major is offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. On average, 14 students are awarded a degree in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse every year. view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 38 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#54 #54 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Glendale Community College Glendale, AZ Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 45 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#55 #55 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Mohawk Valley Community College Utica, NY Annually, Mohawk Valley Community College awards about 111 degrees to those studying General Studies, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered......view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#56 #56 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Jefferson College Hillsboro, MO Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#57 #57 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. College of the Redwoods Eureka, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#58 #58 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Owens Community College Perrysburg, OH At Owens Community College, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, General Studies, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Owens Community College grants 193 degrees every year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 32 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#59 #59 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. West Virginia University at Parkersburg Parkersburg, WV At West Virginia University at Parkersburg, the three most popular college majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other, General Studies, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#60 #60 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Central New Mexico Community College Albuquerque, NM Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 39 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#61 #61 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Trinidad State College Trinidad, CO At Trinidad State College, only one major is offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Typically, 9 students are awarded a degree in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse annually. view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#62 #62 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Sinclair Community College Dayton, OH At Sinclair Community College, only one major is offered: Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 28 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#63 #63 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Terra State Community College Fremont, OH At Terra State Community College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#64 #64 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus Vineland, NJ Each year, Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus grants around 151 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 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#65 #65 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Imperial Valley College Imperial, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#66 #66 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Chattahoochee Valley Community College Phenix City, AL At Chattahoochee Valley Community College, the most popular majors students study are General Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#67 #67 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Mid-America Technology Center Wayne, OK Annually, Mid-America Technology Center awards about 34 degrees to students studying Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#68 #68 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Rio Hondo College Whittier, CA At Rio Hondo College, only one major is offered: Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#69 #69 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Alexandria Technical & Community College Alexandria, MN At Alexandria Technical & Community College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Carpentry/Carpenter, Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician, and Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#70 #70 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. San Juan College Farmington, NM At San Juan College, only two majors are offered: Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician, and Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#71 #71 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Lewis and Clark Community College Godfrey, IL Every year, Lewis and Clark Community College grants around 181 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 17 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#72 #72 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Lakeshore Technical College Cleveland, WI At Lakeshore Technical College, only one major is offered: Metal Fabricator. Typically, 3 students are awarded a degree in Metal Fabricator annually. view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#73 #73 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Marion Technical College Marion, OH At Marion Technical College, only one major is offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. On average, 2 students receive a degree in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse annually. view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#74 #74 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Academia Serrant Inc Ponce, PR Each year, Academia Serrant Inc grants around 32 degrees to students majoring in Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Commercial Photography, Culinary Arts/Chef Training, and Apparel and Textile Manufacture....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#75 #75 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Jefferson State Community College Birmingham, AL At Jefferson State Community College, the three most popular college majors students study are General Studies, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#76 #76 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science 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 19 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#77 #77 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Arkansas State University-Beebe Beebe, AR Every year, Arkansas State University-Beebe awards around 347 degrees to students studying General Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#78 #78 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Northeast Alabama Community College Rainsville, AL At Northeast Alabama Community College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are General Studies, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#79 #79 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science 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 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#80 #80 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Gordon Cooper Technology Center Shawnee, OK At Gordon Cooper Technology Center, only one major is offered: Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#81 #81 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Kankakee Community College Kankakee, IL At Kankakee Community College, the three most popular college majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and General Studies....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#82 #82 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Minnesota North College Hibbing, MN Each year, Minnesota North College awards around 27 degrees to those majoring in Electrician, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#83 #83 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Austin Community College District Austin, TX At Austin Community College District, only two majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Computer Programming/Programmer, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#84 #84 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. North Central Texas College Gainesville, TX Annually, North Central Texas College grants about 651 degrees to those studying General Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#85 #85 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Eastern Gateway Community College Steubenville, OH Each year, Eastern Gateway Community College awards about 2015 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#86 #86 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Metro Technology Centers Oklahoma City, OK At Metro Technology Centers, only two majors are offered: Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician, and Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#87 #87 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Western Technology Center Burns Flat, OK At Western Technology Center, the most popular majors students study are Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide, and Welding Technology/Welder....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#88 #88 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Klamath Community College Klamath Falls, OR At Klamath Community College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are General Studies, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Education, and General. In fact, Klamath Community College grants 50 degrees every year to General Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#89 #89 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. South Arkansas College El Dorado, AR At South Arkansas College, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, General Studies, and Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist. In fact, South Arkansas College awards 48 degrees every year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#90 #90 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Nashville State Community College Nashville, TN At Nashville State Community College, the most popular majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 850–1,040 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#91 #91 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Cowley County Community College Arkansas City, KS Annually, Cowley County Community College grants around 280 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#92 #92 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Anne Arundel Community College Arnold, MD At Anne Arundel Community College, the most popular majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#93 #93 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City Kansas City, MO Every year, Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City grants about 1193 degrees to those majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#94 #94 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Palomar College San Marcos, CA Annually, Palomar College grants about 290 degrees to those studying Biological and Physical Sciences, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#95 #95 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Southern Arkansas University Tech Camden, AR Each year, Southern Arkansas University Tech grants around 32 degrees to students studying Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#96 #96 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Chabot College Hayward, CA At Chabot College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, Biological and Biomedical Sciences, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#97 #97 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. NorthWest Arkansas Community College Bentonville, AR At NorthWest Arkansas Community College, the most popular majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, General Studies, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#98 #98 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Central Technology Center Drumright, OK Every year, Central Technology Center awards around 30 degrees to students studying Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#99 #99 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Caddo Kiowa Technology Center Fort Cobb, OK Each year, Caddo Kiowa Technology Center awards around 16 degrees to students majoring in Welding Technology/Welder, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#100 #100 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. South Suburban College South Holland, IL At South Suburban College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Biological and Physical Sciences, and Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#101 #101 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Iowa Central Community College Fort Dodge, IA Each year, Iowa Central Community College grants around 420 degrees to students 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
#102 #102 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Washington State College of Ohio Marietta, OH Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#103 #103 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. St Charles Community College Cottleville, MO Every year, St Charles Community College grants about 535 degrees to students majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#104 #104 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Southeastern Illinois College Harrisburg, IL Each year, Southeastern Illinois College awards around 90 degrees to those majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#105 #105 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Grand Rapids Community College Grand Rapids, MI At Grand Rapids Community College, the most popular majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, General Studies, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#106 #106 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. East Arkansas Community College Forrest City, AR At East Arkansas Community College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are General Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Teacher Education, and Multiple Levels. In fact, East Arkansas Community College grants 33 degrees annually to General Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#107 #107 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. College of Lake County Grayslake, IL At the College of Lake County, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Biological and Physical Sciences, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#108 #108 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Shawnee Community College Ullin, IL Annually, Shawnee Community College grants around 115 degrees to those majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biological and Physical Sciences, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and General Studies....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#109 #109 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Saint Louis Community College Bridgeton, MO Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#110 #110 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. McLennan Community College Waco, TX At McLennan Community College, the most popular majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and General Studies. In fact, McLennan Community College grants 601 degrees every year to Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#111 #111 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Allegany College of Maryland Cumberland, MD At Allegany College of Maryland, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#112 #112 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Hutchinson Community College Hutchinson, KS Every year, Hutchinson Community College awards around 477 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#113 #113 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Garden City Community College Garden City, KS At Garden City Community College, the three most popular college majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#114 #114 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Oakton College Des Plaines, IL At Oakton College, the most popular majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Biological and Physical Sciences, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, Oakton College grants 496 degrees per year to Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#115 #115 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Trinity Valley Community College Athens, TX At Trinity Valley Community College, only one major is offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#116 #116 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Richland Community College Decatur, IL At Richland Community College, the most popular majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Biological and Physical Sciences....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#117 #117 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Carl Sandburg College Galesburg, IL Every year, Carl Sandburg College grants about 171 degrees to those studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include General Studies, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, and Biological and Physical Sciences....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#118 #118 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Great Plains Technology Center Lawton, OK Every year, Great Plains Technology Center awards around 35 degrees to students majoring in Information Technology, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#119 #119 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Odessa College Odessa, TX At Odessa College, only two majors are offered: Organizational Leadership, Mechatronics, Robotics, and and Automation Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#120 #120 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Kansas City Kansas Community College Kansas City, KS At Kansas City Kansas Community College, the three most popular college majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#121 #121 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Black Hawk College Moline, IL Every year, Black Hawk College grants around 214 degrees to students majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#122 #122 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Macomb Community College Warren, MI Every year, Macomb Community College grants about 711 degrees to students majoring in General Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#123 #123 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Stark State College North Canton, OH At Stark State College, the three most popular college majors students study are General Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Stark State College awards 291 degrees per year to graduating General Studies students....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#124 #124 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology Wichita, KS Each year, Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology awards about 38 degrees to those studying Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#125 #125 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Elgin Community College Elgin, IL At Elgin Community College, the three most popular college majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Biological and Physical Sciences, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#126 #126 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Cuyahoga Community College District Cleveland, OH Each year, Cuyahoga Community College District awards about 1164 degrees to students majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
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About Criminal Justice/Police Science

Criminal Justice/Police Science programs prepare individuals to perform the duties of police and public security officers, including patrol and investigative activities, traffic control, crowd control and public relations, witness interviewing, evidence collection and management, basic crime prevention methods, weapon and equipment operation and maintenance, report preparation and other routine law enforcement responsibilities.

Students majoring in Criminal Justice/Police Science can earn up to a Postbaccalaureate certificate. On average, 23% percent of women and 77% percent of men make up the degrees awarded across all college campuses. Criminal Justice/Police Science is most popular in California. The Median Starting Salary for an undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice/Police Science is $40,800.

Popularity of Criminal Justice/Police Science Degrees in the U.S.

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Careers

Majoring in Criminal Justice/Police Science, your education is applicable to different careers. Criminal Justice/Police Science majors go on to find jobs including Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers and Detectives and Criminal Investigators which are in high demand. Some of the jobs with the highest salary for Criminal Justice/Police Science majors include Detectives and Criminal Investigators, Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers and Bailiffs.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Criminal Justice/Police Science majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Criminal Justice/Police Science majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

3,900

Female Students

896 (22%)

Male Students

3,004 (77%)

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