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#1 #1 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 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 225 SAT Score 1,420–1,530 Est. Net Price * $17,831 Median Starting Salary $50,416
#2 #2 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. University of Central Florida Orlando, FL At the University of Central Florida, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 40% Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score 1,200–1,350 Est. Net Price * $13,110 Median Starting Salary $45,995
#3 #3 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Liberty University Lynchburg, VA At Liberty University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 80 SAT Score 1,060–1,290 Est. Net Price * $29,692 Median Starting Salary $48,155
#4 #4 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Saint Leo University Saint Leo, FL Each year, Saint Leo University grants around 240 degrees to students studying Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 48 SAT Score 1,000–1,220 Est. Net Price * $19,478 Median Starting Salary $47,360
#5 #5 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Lowell, MA Every year, the University of Massachusetts-Lowell grants around 603 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 47 SAT Score 1,190–1,360 Est. Net Price * $17,624 Median Starting Salary $48,775
#6 #6 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA At San Francisco State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 37 SAT Score 930–1,140 Est. Net Price * $13,353 Median Starting Salary $47,679
#7 #7 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Fayetteville State University Fayetteville, NC At Fayetteville State University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 860–1,050 Est. Net Price * $7,298 Median Starting Salary $48,792
#8 #8 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Pennsylvania Western University California, PA Annually, Pennsylvania Western University grants about 273 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 960–1,180 Est. Net Price * $19,579 Median Starting Salary $0
#9 #9 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Western New Mexico University Silver City, NM Annually, Western New Mexico University awards about 35 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Social Work, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,712 Median Starting Salary $47,491
#10 #10 Best College for Criminal Justice/Safety Studies in the U.S. Portland State University Portland, OR At Portland State University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Social Sciences, and General. In fact, Portland State University awards 356 degrees per year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 970–1,220 Est. Net Price * $12,509 Median Starting Salary $46,204
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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...view more	100	17%	225	1,420 – 1,530	$17,831	$50,416
University of Central Florida Orlando, FL At the University of Central Florida, the three most popular college majors...view more	78	40%	27	1,200 – 1,350	$13,110	$45,995
Liberty University Lynchburg, VA At Liberty University, the three most popular college majors students study...view more	68	99%	80	1,060 – 1,290	$29,692	$48,155
Saint Leo University Saint Leo, FL Each year, Saint Leo University grants around 240 degrees to students...view more	54	72%	48	1,000 – 1,220	$19,478	$47,360
University of Massachusetts-Lowell Lowell, MA Every year, the University of Massachusetts-Lowell grants around 603 degrees...view more	54	85%	47	1,190 – 1,360	$17,624	$48,775
San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA At San Francisco State University, the three most popular college majors...view more	44	96%	37	930 – 1,140	$13,353	$47,679
Fayetteville State University Fayetteville, NC At Fayetteville State University, the most popular majors students study are...view more	29	80%	1	860 – 1,050	$7,298	$48,792
Pennsylvania Western University California, PA Annually, Pennsylvania Western University grants about 273 degrees to those...view more	28	94%	1	960 – 1,180	$19,579	$0
Western New Mexico University Silver City, NM Annually, Western New Mexico University awards about 35 degrees to those...view more	18	--	1	--	$8,712	$47,491
Portland State University Portland, OR At Portland State University, the three most popular college majors students...view more	1	91%	2	970 – 1,220	$12,509	$46,204

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About Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

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

Virginia grants the most Postbaccalaureate certificates in Criminal Justice/Safety Studies of all US states with 305 degrees being granted last year. Students interested in Criminal Justice/Safety Studies can expect around 71% percent of their fellow classmates to be men and 29% percent to be women. Most students graduating in this field earn a Bachelors degree. The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice/Safety Studies is $40,800.

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

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Careers

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

Top Paying Careers

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

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Career	Median Salary	Average Annual Job Openings	Employment 2022	Employment 2032	% Change
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	$101,750	9,500	137,900	142,200	3%
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers	$70,530	4,400	58,500	56,900	-3%
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary	$69,030	1,300	16,500	16,900	2%
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other Quality Control Analysts Remote Sensing Technicians	$58,350	10,200	80,000	83,100	4%

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Most In-Demand Careers

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

Student Demographics

Total Students

478

Female Students

141 (29%)

Male Students

337 (70%)

Race/ethnicity unknown (222, 46%)

White (133, 28%)

Hispanic or Latino (49, 10%)

Black or African American (36, 8%)

U.S. Nonresident (15, 3%)

Asian (12, 3%)

Two or more races (7, 1%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (3, 1%)

American Indian or Alaska Native (1, <1%)

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

17%

225

1,420–1,530

$17,831

$50,416

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

40%

27

1,200–1,350

$13,110

$45,995

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

99%

80

1,060–1,290

$29,692

$48,155

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

72%

48

1,000–1,220

$19,478

$47,360

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

85%

47

1,190–1,360

$17,624

$48,775

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

96%

37

930–1,140

$13,353

$47,679

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

80%

1

860–1,050

$7,298

$48,792

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

94%

1

960–1,180

$19,579

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$8,712

$47,491

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

91%

2

970–1,220

$12,509

$46,204

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