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#1 #1 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Texas A&M International University Laredo, TX At Texas A&M International University, the most popular majors students pursue are Criminal Justice/Police Science, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 46% Annual Degrees Awarded 175 SAT Score 890–1,080 Median Starting Salary $48,329
#2 #2 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. George Mason University Fairfax, VA Annually, George Mason University awards around 645 degrees to those studying Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Information Technology, Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Police Science....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 359 SAT Score 1,170–1,370 Median Starting Salary $48,153
#3 #3 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI Each year, Ferris State University grants around 150 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Criminal Justice/Police Science, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and General Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 135 SAT Score 900–1,130 Median Starting Salary $49,820
#4 #4 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Rowan University Glassboro, NJ At Rowan University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Criminal Justice/Police Science. In fact, Rowan University grants 512 degrees annually to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 246 SAT Score 1,110–1,320 Median Starting Salary $52,539
#5 #5 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Western Connecticut State University Danbury, CT Annually, Western Connecticut State University awards about 81 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 76 SAT Score 1,020–1,240 Median Starting Salary $51,932
#6 #6 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Hilbert College Hamburg, NY Every year, Hilbert College grants about 43 degrees to those majoring in Forensic Science and Technology, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Criminal Justice/Police Science, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 36 SAT Score 970–1,240 Median Starting Salary $51,638
#7 #7 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. University of Baltimore Baltimore, MD At the University of Baltimore, the most popular majors students pursue are Business/Commerce, General, Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects, and Criminal Justice/Police Science....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 31 SAT Score 940–1,070 Median Starting Salary $48,330
#8 #8 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. New England College Henniker, NH Each year, New England College awards around 35 degrees to those majoring in Criminal Justice/Police Science, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Illustration....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 35 SAT Score 820–1,040 Median Starting Salary $48,442
#9 #9 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. University of Washington-Tacoma Campus Tacoma, WA At the University of Washington-Tacoma Campus, the most popular majors students study are Psychology, General, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 61 SAT Score 970–1,220 Median Starting Salary $48,929
#10 #10 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Warner University Lake Wales, FL At Warner University, the three most popular college majors students study are Elementary Education and Teaching, Business Administration and Management, General, and Criminal Justice/Police Science....view more Acceptance Rate 48% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 830–1,120 Median Starting Salary $49,821
#11 #11 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. University of the Virgin Islands Charlotte Amalie, VI Every year, the University of the Virgin Islands grants about 27 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 810–1,040 Median Starting Salary $47,495
#12 #12 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Defiance College Defiance, OH At Defiance College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Business/Commerce, General, and Early Childhood Education and Teaching. In fact, Defiance College grants 14 degrees per year to Kinesiology and Exercise Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 42% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 970–1,110 Median Starting Salary $55,174
#13 #13 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. University of Maryland Eastern Shore Princess Anne, MD At the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, the most popular majors students pursue are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Criminal Justice/Police Science, and Sociology....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 850–1,010 Median Starting Salary $50,092
#14 #14 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Southern Utah University Cedar City, UT At Southern Utah University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are General Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, Southern Utah University awards 154 degrees per year to General Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 59 SAT Score 1,040–1,240 Median Starting Salary $49,884
#15 #15 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Florida State University Tallahassee, FL At Florida State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General. In fact, Florida State University grants 767 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 24% Annual Degrees Awarded 37 SAT Score 1,300–1,420 Median Starting Salary $47,068
#16 #16 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Midland University Fremont, NE At Midland University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Education, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Midland University awards 45 degrees annually to graduating Education, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 950–1,210 Median Starting Salary $54,391
#17 #17 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Northwestern Oklahoma State University Alva, OK At Northwestern Oklahoma State University, the most popular majors students study are Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 890–1,100 Median Starting Salary $50,584
#18 #18 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Caribbean University-Bayamon Bayamon, PR At Caribbean University-Bayamon, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Criminal Justice/Police Science, Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other, and Social Work....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $43,813
#19 #19 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL Annually, Eastern Illinois University awards about 102 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 44 SAT Score 910–1,130 Median Starting Salary $50,858
#20 #20 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. University of Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN At the University of Indianapolis, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 35 SAT Score 970–1,190 Median Starting Salary $52,399
#21 #21 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Malone University Canton, OH At Malone University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Zoology/Animal Biology. In fact, Malone University grants 21 degrees every year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $52,436
#22 #22 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ Every year, Grand Canyon University grants around 3721 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 284 SAT Score 960–1,150 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#23 #23 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Midway University Midway, KY At Midway University, the most popular majors students study are Business/Commerce, General, Equestrian/Equine Studies, and Sport and Fitness Administration/Management. In fact, Midway University grants 55 degrees every year to Business/Commerce, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,050–1,210 Median Starting Salary $48,696
#24 #24 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Wiley University Marshall, TX Annually, Wiley University awards around 28 degrees to students majoring in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $45,933
#25 #25 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Trinity International University-Illinois Deerfield, IL At Trinity International University-Illinois, the most popular majors students study are Business/Commerce, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and Religious Education. In fact, Trinity International University-Illinois grants 22 degrees every year to Business/Commerce, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 990–1,210 Median Starting Salary $50,820
#26 #26 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Nevada State University Henderson, NV Annually, Nevada State University grants around 362 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Elementary Education and Teaching, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 37 SAT Score 830–1,070 Median Starting Salary $49,579
#27 #27 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Fitchburg State University Fitchburg, MA At Fitchburg State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,070–1,230 Median Starting Salary $52,784
#28 #28 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Minnesota State University, Mankato Mankato, MN At Minnesota State University- Mankato, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 43 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $54,045
#29 #29 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Roger Williams University Bristol, RI Every year, Roger Williams University awards around 94 degrees to those majoring in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,140–1,310 Median Starting Salary $60,232
#30 #30 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Universidad Ana G- Mendez-Cupey Campus San Juan, PR Annually, Universidad Ana G- Mendez-Cupey Campus grants about 221 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score 720–960 Median Starting Salary $44,956
#31 #31 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Caribbean University-Vega Baja Vega Baja, PR Each year, Caribbean University-Vega Baja grants about 3 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Social Work, Elementary Education and Teaching, and Criminal Justice/Police Science....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $43,533
#32 #32 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Gwynedd Mercy University Gwynedd Valley, PA Annually, Gwynedd Mercy University grants about 214 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,040–1,190 Median Starting Salary $50,416
#33 #33 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. William Carey University Hattiesburg, MS At William Carey University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Elementary Education and Teaching, Health and Physical Education/Fitness, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,080–1,310 Median Starting Salary $46,895
#34 #34 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY At Eastern Kentucky University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, General Studies, and Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration. In fact, Eastern Kentucky University grants 257 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 930–1,180 Median Starting Salary $49,580
#35 #35 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Texas State University San Marcos, TX Each year, Texas State University awards around 502 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 990–1,210 Median Starting Salary $49,672
#36 #36 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 11 SAT Score 920–1,180 Median Starting Salary $51,455
#37 #37 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Purdue University Northwest Hammond, IN At Purdue University Northwest, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 930–1,150 Median Starting Salary $51,055
#38 #38 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Belhaven University Jackson, MS Each year, Belhaven University grants around 109 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 53% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 980–1,150 Median Starting Salary $47,540
#39 #39 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. South University-Montgomery Montgomery, AL At South University-Montgomery, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#40 #40 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Columbia Southern University Orange Beach, AL Each year, Columbia Southern University grants around 580 degrees to students majoring in Fire Services Administration, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 75 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#41 #41 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Oklahoma Panhandle State University Goodwell, OK At Oklahoma Panhandle State University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Health and Physical Education/Fitness, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 890–1,080 Median Starting Salary $50,755
#42 #42 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Cedarville University Cedarville, OH Each year, Cedarville University grants around 136 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Mechanical Engineering, Psychology, General, and Bible/Biblical Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,140–1,360 Median Starting Salary $54,034
#43 #43 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Universidad Ana G- Mendez-Carolina Campus Carolina, PR At Universidad Ana G- Mendez-Carolina Campus, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, Business Administration and Management, General, Restaurant, Culinary, and and Catering Management/Manager....view more Acceptance Rate 53% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 710–950 Median Starting Salary $45,392
#44 #44 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Trinity Baptist College Jacksonville, FL Each year, Trinity Baptist College awards about 42 degrees to students studying Bible/Biblical Studies, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Elementary Education and Teaching, and Criminal Justice/Police Science....view more Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 890–1,070 Median Starting Salary $50,913
#45 #45 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Universidad Ana G- Mendez-Gurabo Campus Gurabo, PR Every year, Universidad Ana G- Mendez-Gurabo Campus grants about 92 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 740–980 Median Starting Salary $44,698
#46 #46 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 20 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $47,770
#47 #47 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, FL At Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 850–1,010 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#48 #48 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Calumet College of Saint Joseph Whiting, IN At Calumet College of Saint Joseph, the most popular majors students study are Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 800–1,030 Median Starting Salary $49,197
#49 #49 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Caribbean University-Carolina Carolina, PR Every year, Caribbean University-Carolina awards about 7 degrees to students studying Social Work, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $44,338
#50 #50 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Vermont State University Randolph, VT Annually, Vermont State University awards about 90 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 860–1,060 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#51 #51 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. South University-West Palm Beach Royal Palm Beach, FL Annually, South University-West Palm Beach awards about 67 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 40% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#52 #52 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. South University-Columbia Columbia, SC At South University-Columbia, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Public Health, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, South University-Columbia grants 37 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#53 #53 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Lackawanna College Scranton, PA At Lackawanna College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other, Criminal Justice/Police Science, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#54 #54 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Bacone College Muskogee, OK Each year, Bacone College awards about 6 degrees to students majoring in Kinesiology and Exercise Science, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 54% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 810–940 Median Starting Salary $50,025
#55 #55 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. South University-Virginia Beach Virginia Beach, VA Each year, South University-Virginia Beach grants around 24 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 34% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#56 #56 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. South University-Savannah Online Savannah, GA At South University-Savannah Online, the most popular majors students study are Health/Health Care Administration/Management, Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 28 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#57 #57 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Rasmussen University-Florida Ocala, FL At Rasmussen University-Florida, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Educational Leadership and Administration, General, and Health/Health Care Administration/Management....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 34 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#58 #58 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. City University of Seattle Seattle, WA At City University of Seattle, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Computer and Information Sciences, General, and Applied Psychology....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $47,923
#59 #59 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. South University-Richmond Glen Allen, VA Each year, South University-Richmond grants about 26 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Public Health, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 51% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#60 #60 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Siena Heights University Adrian, MI At Siena Heights University, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 890–1,110 Median Starting Salary $49,855
#61 #61 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. South University-Tampa Tampa, FL At South University-Tampa, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Health/Health Care Administration/Management....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#62 #62 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Aspen University Phoenix, AZ At Aspen University, the three most popular college majors students study are Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing, Business Administration and Management, General, and Early Childhood Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#63 #63 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Rasmussen University-Minnesota St. Cloud, MN At Rasmussen University-Minnesota, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Graphic Design, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 100% 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, 56% percent of women and 44% percent of men make up the degrees awarded across all college campuses. Criminal Justice/Police Science is most popular in Virginia. 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 Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary.

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

2,227

Female Students

1,239 (55%)

Male Students

988 (44%)

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#1 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S.

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#2 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S.

87%

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1,170–1,370

$48,153

#3 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S.

92%

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900–1,130

$49,820

#4 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S.

78%

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1,110–1,320

$52,539

#5 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S.

81%

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$51,932

#6 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S.

98%

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970–1,240

$51,638

#7 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S.

86%

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940–1,070

$48,330

#8 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S.

92%

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820–1,040

$48,442

#9 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S.

83%

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970–1,220

$48,929

#10 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S.

48%

16

830–1,120

$49,821

#11 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S.

99%

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810–1,040

$47,495

#12 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S.

42%

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970–1,110

$55,174

#13 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S.

90%

23

850–1,010

$50,092

#14 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S.

82%

59

1,040–1,240

$49,884

#15 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S.

24%

37

1,300–1,420

$47,068

#16 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S.

67%

17

950–1,210