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#1 #1 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 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 28 SAT Score 920–1,180 Median Starting Salary $51,455
#2 #2 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 37 degrees to those studying Social Work, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $47,491
#3 #3 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 10 SAT Score 1,420–1,540 Median Starting Salary $50,416
#4 #4 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Northern Marianas College Saipan, MP At Northern Marianas College, only two majors are offered: Business Administration and Management, General, Education, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 71 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#5 #5 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Metropolitan State University Saint Paul, MN Annually, Metropolitan State University awards about 207 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $47,770
#6 #6 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, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 950–1,200 Median Starting Salary $48,965
#7 #7 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, Securities Services Administration/Management, Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#8 #8 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Jackson College Jackson, MI At Jackson College, only one major is offered: Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#9 #9 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 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#10 #10 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. San Bernardino Valley College San Bernardino, CA Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 358 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#11 #11 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: Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance, and Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling......view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 105 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 two majors are offered: Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, and Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 95 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#13 #13 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 Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician, Criminal Justice/Police Science, and Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 71 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#14 #14 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 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 78 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#15 #15 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Rio Salado College Tempe, AZ Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 242 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#16 #16 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 585 degrees to students majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 68 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#17 #17 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 901 degrees every year to graduating General Studies students....view more Acceptance Rate 51% Annual Degrees Awarded 62 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#18 #18 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 123 degrees to students majoring in General Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 45 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#19 #19 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Passaic County Community College Paterson, NJ Annually, Passaic County Community College awards about 210 degrees to those studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 43 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#20 #20 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, Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 33 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#21 #21 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College Cloquet, MN Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 31 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#22 #22 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: Forensic Science and Technology, Criminal Justice/Police Science, and Criminalistics and Criminal......view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 35 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#23 #23 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 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#24 #24 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 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 45 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#25 #25 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 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 34 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#26 #26 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 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#27 #27 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Aims Community College Greeley, CO Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 34 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#28 #28 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 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 72 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#29 #29 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 27 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#30 #30 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 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 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-Cumberland Campus Vineland, NJ Each year, Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus grants around 181 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#32 #32 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 221 degrees annually to General Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 39 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#33 #33 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 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 44 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#34 #34 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 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#35 #35 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Black River Technical College Pocahontas, AR Annually, Black River Technical College grants about 168 degrees to those studying General Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 43 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#36 #36 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. College of the Redwoods Eureka, CA Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#37 #37 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 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#38 #38 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 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#39 #39 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 52 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#40 #40 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 46 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#41 #41 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 192 degrees every year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 43 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#42 #42 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, 50 students are awarded a degree in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse every year. view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 43 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#43 #43 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Green River College Auburn, WA Each year, Green River College awards about 54 degrees to students majoring in Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#44 #44 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, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#45 #45 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 39 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#46 #46 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Central New Mexico Community College Albuquerque, NM Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 38 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#47 #47 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Columbia-Greene Community College Hudson, NY Annually, Columbia-Greene Community College grants around 63 degrees to students studying General Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 4% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#48 #48 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 1209 degrees to those majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 32 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#49 #49 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Cochise County Community College District Sierra Vista, AZ At Cochise County Community College District, the most popular majors students pursue are Intelligence, General, General Studies, and Air and Space Operations Technology. In fact, Cochise County Community College District awards 893 degrees annually to Intelligence, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#50 #50 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Saint Louis Community College Bridgeton, MO Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#51 #51 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Lakeshore Technical College Cleveland, WI At Lakeshore Technical College, only two majors are offered: Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/Cnc Machinist, and Metal Fabricator....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 850–1,080 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#52 #52 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Indian Capital Technology Center-Muskogee Muskogee, OK At Indian Capital Technology Center-Muskogee, only one major is offered: Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#53 #53 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Moreno Valley College Moreno Valley, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#54 #54 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 47% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#55 #55 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Nicolet Area Technical College Rhinelander, WI Annually, Nicolet Area Technical College awards around 70 degrees to those majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#56 #56 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Chattahoochee Valley Community College Phenix City, AL Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#57 #57 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 Machine Tool Technology/Machinist, Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician, and Carpentry/Carpenter....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#58 #58 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Glendale Community College Glendale, AZ Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#59 #59 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 Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other, Medical Office Management/Administration, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#60 #60 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Jefferson College Hillsboro, MO At Jefferson College, only one major is offered: Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#61 #61 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Imperial Valley College Imperial, CA Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#62 #62 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Mohawk Valley Community College Utica, NY Annually, Mohawk Valley Community College awards about 139 degrees to those studying General Studies, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Humanities/Humanistic......view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#63 #63 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 54 degrees every year to General Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#64 #64 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 160 degrees to those studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 59% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#65 #65 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 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 930–1,210 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#66 #66 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. SUNY Corning Community College Corning, NY At SUNY Corning Community College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Humanities/Humanistic Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 8% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#67 #67 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Navarro College Corsicana, TX Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#68 #68 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Marion Technical College Marion, OH Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#69 #69 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, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#70 #70 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Mid-America Technology Center Wayne, OK Annually, Mid-America Technology Center awards about 31 degrees to students studying Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#71 #71 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. National Park College Hot Springs, AR Each year, National Park College awards around 54 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, General Studies, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#72 #72 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 14 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#73 #73 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, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#74 #74 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 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#75 #75 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Central Technology Center Drumright, OK Every year, Central Technology Center awards around 25 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 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#76 #76 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 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#77 #77 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Palomar College San Marcos, CA Annually, Palomar College grants about 279 degrees to those studying Social Sciences, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#78 #78 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Clovis Community College Clovis, NM Every year, Clovis Community College grants about 119 degrees to students studying General Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#79 #79 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 Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (Emt Paramedic). In fact, South Arkansas College awards 45 degrees every year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 59% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#80 #80 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 39 degrees to students studying Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#81 #81 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 2496 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#82 #82 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. San Juan College Farmington, NM At San Juan College, only three majors are offered: Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician, Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician, and Automobile/Automotive......view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#83 #83 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 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#84 #84 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, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, and Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#85 #85 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Western Texas College Snyder, TX Each year, Western Texas College awards about 145 degrees to those studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#86 #86 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Washington State Community College Marietta, OH Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#87 #87 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 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#88 #88 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 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#89 #89 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 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#90 #90 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 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#91 #91 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 1036 degrees to students majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#92 #92 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Mott Community College Flint, MI At Mott Community College, only one major is offered: Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General. Usually, 35 students are awarded a degree in Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General every year. view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#93 #93 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 188 degrees to students studying General Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#94 #94 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 628 degrees every year to Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#95 #95 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 445 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 13% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#96 #96 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, Education, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 850–1,040 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#97 #97 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 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,130–1,380 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#98 #98 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Grays Harbor College Aberdeen, WA At Grays Harbor College, only three majors are offered: Early Childhood Education and Teaching, Business Administration and Management, General, Natural......view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#99 #99 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 523 degrees to students majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#100 #100 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Prairie State College Chicago Heights, IL Each year, Prairie State College grants around 157 degrees to students majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include General Studies, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#101 #101 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Southeastern Illinois College Harrisburg, IL Each year, Southeastern Illinois College awards around 67 degrees to those majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#102 #102 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Black Hawk College Moline, IL Every year, Black Hawk College grants around 204 degrees to students majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 840–1,070 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#103 #103 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, Teacher Education, Multiple Levels, and Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist....view more Acceptance Rate 46% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#104 #104 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 350 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#105 #105 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, Business Administration and Management, 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. Trinity Valley Community College Athens, TX At Trinity Valley Community College, only one major is offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#107 #107 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 Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#108 #108 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Pima Community College Tucson, AZ Each year, Pima Community College grants around 725 degrees to those studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#109 #109 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, General Studies, and Biological and Physical Sciences....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#110 #110 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Salina Area Technical College Salina, KS At Salina Area Technical College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#111 #111 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Carl Sandburg College Galesburg, IL Every year, Carl Sandburg College grants about 128 degrees to those studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include General Studies, Biological and Physical Sciences, and Dental Hygiene/Hygienist....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#112 #112 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, Biological and Physical Sciences, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 50% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#113 #113 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 46 degrees to students majoring in Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, the school’s most popular major....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. 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 164 degrees per year to graduating General Studies students....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#115 #115 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, and Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant....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. Macomb Community College Warren, MI Every year, Macomb Community College grants about 789 degrees to students majoring in General Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#117 #117 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. North Central Texas College Gainesville, TX Annually, North Central Texas College grants about 833 degrees to those studying General Studies, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Early Childhood Education and Teaching, and Information Science/Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#118 #118 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Connecticut State Community College Hartford, CT Every year, Connecticut State Community College awards about 819 degrees to those majoring in General Studies, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business/Commerce, and General....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. Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology Wichita, KS Each year, Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology awards about 46 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
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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, 26% percent of women and 74% 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.

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

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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

2,746

Female Students

712 (25%)

Male Students

2,034 (74%)

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