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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 Business Administration and Management, General, Criminal Justice/Police Science, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 44% Annual Degrees Awarded 166 SAT Score 890–1,100 Median Starting Salary $48,329
#2 #2 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI Each year, Ferris State University grants around 143 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 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 140 SAT Score 900–1,130 Median Starting Salary $49,820
#3 #3 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. George Mason University Fairfax, VA Annually, George Mason University awards around 972 degrees to those studying Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Information Technology, Psychology, General, Computer and Information Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 328 SAT Score 1,170–1,370 Median Starting Salary $48,153
#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, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, Rowan University grants 533 degrees annually to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 230 SAT Score 1,120–1,320 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 78 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 69 SAT Score 1,040–1,170 Median Starting Salary $51,932
#6 #6 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, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 53 SAT Score 1,060–1,230 Median Starting Salary $52,784
#7 #7 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Hilbert College Hamburg, NY Every year, Hilbert College grants about 36 degrees to those majoring in Forensic Science and Technology, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Criminal Justice/Police Science, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score 980–1,180 Median Starting Salary $51,638
#8 #8 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 Computer and Information Sciences, General, Psychology, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 61 SAT Score 960–1,180 Median Starting Salary $48,929
#9 #9 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. New England College Henniker, NH Each year, New England College awards around 31 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 820–1,040 Median Starting Salary $48,442
#10 #10 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 Business/Commerce, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and Criminal Justice/Police Science. In fact, Defiance College grants 17 degrees per year to Business/Commerce, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 48% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 970–1,080 Median Starting Salary $55,174
#11 #11 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Nevada State University Henderson, NV Annually, Nevada State University grants around 313 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Criminal Justice/Police Science, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 54 SAT Score 830–1,070 Median Starting Salary $49,579
#12 #12 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 Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 850–1,010 Median Starting Salary $50,092
#13 #13 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, Psychology, General, Animation, Interactive Technology, and Video Graphics and Special Effects....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 740–1,330 Median Starting Salary $48,330
#14 #14 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 760 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 24% Annual Degrees Awarded 43 SAT Score 1,300–1,420 Median Starting Salary $47,068
#15 #15 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ Every year, Grand Canyon University grants around 3578 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 298 SAT Score 1,030–1,120 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#16 #16 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, Sport and Fitness Administration/Management, Psychology, and General. In fact, Midway University grants 47 degrees every year to Business/Commerce, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,050–1,210 Median Starting Salary $48,696
#17 #17 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 66 degrees annually to graduating Education, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 940–1,150 Median Starting Salary $54,391
#18 #18 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, Psychology, and General. In fact, Southern Utah University awards 150 degrees per year to General Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 51 SAT Score 1,040–1,240 Median Starting Salary $49,884
#19 #19 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 31 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 810–1,040 Median Starting Salary $47,495
#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 27 SAT Score 970–1,190 Median Starting Salary $52,399
#21 #21 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Gwynedd Mercy University Gwynedd Valley, PA Annually, Gwynedd Mercy University grants about 194 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 12 SAT Score 1,030–1,190 Median Starting Salary $50,416
#22 #22 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL Annually, Eastern Illinois University awards about 95 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 33 SAT Score 880–1,090 Median Starting Salary $50,858
#23 #23 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 Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other, Social Work, and Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $43,813
#24 #24 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Roger Williams University Bristol, RI Every year, Roger Williams University awards around 93 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 1 SAT Score 1,150–1,320 Median Starting Salary $60,232
#25 #25 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 157 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 44% Annual Degrees Awarded 31 SAT Score 720–960 Median Starting Salary $44,956
#26 #26 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, and Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 890–1,080 Median Starting Salary $50,755
#27 #27 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 Business Administration and Management, General, Sport and Fitness Administration/Management, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $52,436
#28 #28 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 6 degrees to students studying Criminal Justice/Police Science, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $43,533
#29 #29 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 Business Administration and Management, General, Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other, and Sport and Fitness Administration/Management....view more Acceptance Rate 43% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 800–1,060 Median Starting Salary $49,821
#30 #30 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Wiley University Marshall, TX Annually, Wiley University awards around 23 degrees to students majoring in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $45,933
#31 #31 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Belhaven University Jackson, MS Each year, Belhaven University grants around 48 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 50% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,010–1,200 Median Starting Salary $47,540
#32 #32 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 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score 1,080–1,210 Median Starting Salary $54,045
#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, and Physical Education Teaching and Coaching....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,020–1,220 Median Starting Salary $46,895
#34 #34 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, Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 880–1,080 Median Starting Salary $50,584
#35 #35 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Caribbean University-Carolina Carolina, PR Every year, Caribbean University-Carolina awards about 5 degrees to students studying Social Work, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Criminal Justice/Police Science, Accounting, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $44,338
#36 #36 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, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 890–1,150 Median Starting Salary $51,055
#37 #37 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 245 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $49,580
#38 #38 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Texas State University San Marcos, TX Each year, Texas State University awards around 532 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 2 SAT Score 990–1,210 Median Starting Salary $49,672
#39 #39 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 10 SAT Score 940–1,170 Median Starting Salary $51,455
#40 #40 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Neumann University Aston, PA At Neumann University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other, Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 910–1,100 Median Starting Salary $53,616
#41 #41 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Cedarville University Cedarville, OH Each year, Cedarville University grants around 90 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Mechanical Engineering, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,120–1,350 Median Starting Salary $54,034
#42 #42 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Trinity Baptist College Jacksonville, FL Each year, Trinity Baptist College awards about 32 degrees to students studying Bible/Biblical Studies, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Secondary Education and Teaching, and Criminal Justice/Police Science....view more Acceptance Rate 53% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 840–1,030 Median Starting Salary $50,913
#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, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 44% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 710–950 Median Starting Salary $45,392
#44 #44 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 100 degrees to students studying Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 46% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 740–980 Median Starting Salary $44,698
#45 #45 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 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#46 #46 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. South University-Savannah Savannah, GA Each year, South University-Savannah awards around 10 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#47 #47 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Columbia Southern University Orange Beach, AL Each year, Columbia Southern University grants around 925 degrees to students majoring in Fire Services Administration, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 54 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#48 #48 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 13 SAT Score 890–1,080 Median Starting Salary $47,770
#49 #49 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, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 51% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#50 #50 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 44% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#51 #51 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Caribbean University-Ponce Ponce, PR Each year, Caribbean University-Ponce awards about 12 degrees to those studying Electrical and Electronics Engineering, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Industrial Engineering, Civil Engineering, General, and Speech-Language Pathology Assistant....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $42,247
#52 #52 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 Business Administration and Management, General, Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#53 #53 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 Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 32 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#54 #54 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. South University-Austin Round Rock, TX At South University-Austin, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Health/Health Care Administration/Management....view more Acceptance Rate 50% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#55 #55 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 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#56 #56 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 28 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Health and Wellness, General, Public Health, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 34% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#57 #57 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, Educational Leadership and Administration, General, Human Services, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#58 #58 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. South University-Richmond Glen Allen, VA Each year, South University-Richmond grants about 30 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 51% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#59 #59 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 Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $47,923
#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, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 850–1,110 Median Starting Salary $49,855
#61 #61 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 -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#62 #62 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies Springfield, MO Annually, Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies awards about 28 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,165
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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, 57% percent of women and 43% 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

2,100

Female Students

1,187 (56%)

Male Students

913 (43%)

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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.

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$49,820

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$48,153

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

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

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

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

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

83%

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960–1,180

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

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$48,442

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

48%

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970–1,080

$55,174

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

87%

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

96%

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

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

24%

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

79%

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

95%

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