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#1 #1 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI Each year, Ferris State University grants around 222 degrees to those majoring in Criminal Justice/Police Science, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 222 SAT Score 900–1,130 Est. Net Price * $13,154 Median Starting Salary $49,820
#2 #2 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 169 SAT Score 920–1,120 Est. Net Price * $3,833 Median Starting Salary $48,329
#3 #3 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, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Rowan University grants 432 degrees annually to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 259 SAT Score 1,110–1,320 Est. Net Price * $22,237 Median Starting Salary $52,539
#4 #4 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice New York, NY At CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, Forensic Psychology, and Criminal Justice/Police Science....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 240 SAT Score 1,000–1,250 Est. Net Price * $4,141 Median Starting Salary $48,078
#5 #5 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. George Mason University Fairfax, VA Annually, George Mason University awards around 398 degrees to those studying Information Technology, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 327 SAT Score 1,150–1,350 Est. Net Price * $18,900 Median Starting Salary $48,153
#6 #6 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Western Connecticut State University Danbury, CT Annually, Western Connecticut State University awards about 92 degrees to those studying Criminal Justice/Police Science, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 92 SAT Score 880–1,180 Est. Net Price * $16,527 Median Starting Salary $51,932
#7 #7 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 100 SAT Score 960–1,180 Est. Net Price * $11,290 Median Starting Salary $48,929
#8 #8 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Hilbert College Hamburg, NY Every year, Hilbert College grants about 51 degrees to those majoring in Forensic Science and Technology, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Criminal Justice/Police Science, Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism, Human Services, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 35 SAT Score 980–1,180 Est. Net Price * $22,224 Median Starting Salary $51,638
#9 #9 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, Criminal Justice/Police Science, Animation, Interactive Technology, and Video Graphics and Special Effects....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 39 SAT Score 1,010–1,110 Est. Net Price * $17,253 Median Starting Salary $48,330
#10 #10 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 Criminal Justice/Police Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 37 SAT Score 850–1,010 Est. Net Price * $14,595 Median Starting Salary $50,092
#11 #11 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. New England College Henniker, NH Each year, New England College awards around 36 degrees to those majoring in Criminal Justice/Police Science, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 36 SAT Score 820–1,040 Est. Net Price * $30,280 Median Starting Salary $48,442
#12 #12 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ Every year, Grand Canyon University grants around 4755 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 269 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $22,239 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#13 #13 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 Social Work, Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other, and Criminal Justice/Police Science. In fact, Caribbean University-Bayamon awards 15 degrees per year to Social Work majors....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,301 Median Starting Salary $43,813
#14 #14 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Gwynedd Mercy University Gwynedd Valley, PA Annually, Gwynedd Mercy University grants about 287 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 1,050–1,180 Est. Net Price * $26,733 Median Starting Salary $50,416
#15 #15 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, Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, Midland University awards 36 degrees annually to graduating Education, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 960–1,180 Est. Net Price * $24,143 Median Starting Salary $54,391
#16 #16 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 20 SAT Score 830–1,060 Est. Net Price * $21,471 Median Starting Salary $49,821
#17 #17 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, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. In fact, Florida State University grants 716 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 25% Annual Degrees Awarded 35 SAT Score 1,260–1,400 Est. Net Price * $14,903 Median Starting Salary $47,068
#18 #18 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. George Washington University Washington, DC At George Washington University, the most popular majors students pursue are International Relations and Affairs, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Political Science and Government, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 44% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,370–1,500 Est. Net Price * $45,466 Median Starting Salary $49,619
#19 #19 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 394 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 55 SAT Score 720–960 Est. Net Price * $7,559 Median Starting Salary $44,956
#20 #20 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, Criminal Justice/Police Science, and Social Work. In fact, Defiance College grants 13 degrees per year to Business/Commerce, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 42% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $24,098 Median Starting Salary $55,174
#21 #21 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, Psychology, General, and Equestrian/Equine Studies. In fact, Midway University grants 45 degrees every year to Business/Commerce, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,040–1,200 Est. Net Price * $24,739 Median Starting Salary $48,696
#22 #22 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Wiley College Marshall, TX Annually, Wiley College awards around 27 degrees to students majoring in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $10,290 Median Starting Salary $45,933
#23 #23 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Cedarville University Cedarville, OH Each year, Cedarville University grants around 119 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 Early Childhood Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,130–1,350 Est. Net Price * $27,047 Median Starting Salary $54,034
#24 #24 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, Social Work, Business Administration, Management and Operations, and Other. In fact, Malone University grants 22 degrees every year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 930–1,190 Est. Net Price * $23,362 Median Starting Salary $52,436
#25 #25 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Nevada State College Henderson, NV Annually, Nevada State College grants around 396 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 41 SAT Score 830–1,070 Est. Net Price * $16,255 Median Starting Salary $49,579
#26 #26 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 Cinematography and Film/Video Production....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score 1,030–1,220 Est. Net Price * $15,820 Median Starting Salary $52,784
#27 #27 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 40 SAT Score 1,110–1,210 Est. Net Price * $17,227 Median Starting Salary $54,045
#28 #28 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 Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, General Studies, Psychology, and General. In fact, Southern Utah University awards 109 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 47 SAT Score 1,040–1,240 Est. Net Price * $12,375 Median Starting Salary $49,884
#29 #29 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 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 33 SAT Score 970–1,190 Est. Net Price * $19,903 Median Starting Salary $52,399
#30 #30 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 34 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 800–1,030 Est. Net Price * $7,632 Median Starting Salary $47,495
#31 #31 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Winona, MN At Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Business Analytics, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,080–1,310 Est. Net Price * $22,518 Median Starting Salary $50,850
#32 #32 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, Bible/Biblical Studies, Psychology, and General. In fact, Trinity International University-Illinois grants 28 degrees every year to Business/Commerce, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 950–1,150 Est. Net Price * $21,260 Median Starting Salary $50,820
#33 #33 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. College of the Ozarks Point Lookout, MO Every year, the College of the Ozarks awards around 31 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Elementary Education and Teaching, Psychology, General, Engineering, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 15% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,050–1,220 Est. Net Price * $12,279 Median Starting Salary $48,744
#34 #34 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL Annually, Eastern Illinois University awards about 107 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score 890–1,110 Est. Net Price * $14,621 Median Starting Salary $50,858
#35 #35 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Bacone College Muskogee, OK Each year, Bacone College awards about 5 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 Est. Net Price * $16,970 Median Starting Salary $50,025
#36 #36 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Texas State University San Marcos, TX Each year, Texas State University awards around 518 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 990–1,200 Est. Net Price * $15,307 Median Starting Salary $49,672
#37 #37 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 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 950–1,190 Est. Net Price * $15,076 Median Starting Salary $51,455
#38 #38 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, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, William Carey University grants 145 degrees every year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Est. Net Price * $17,192 Median Starting Salary $46,895
#39 #39 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 203 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 930–1,180 Est. Net Price * $10,852 Median Starting Salary $49,580
#40 #40 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 10 SAT Score 890–1,110 Est. Net Price * $12,067 Median Starting Salary $50,584
#41 #41 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 Est. Net Price * $17,740 Median Starting Salary $49,855
#42 #42 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Crown College Saint Bonifacius, MN Annually, Crown College awards about 17 degrees to those studying Religious Education, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and International/Global Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 970–1,150 Est. Net Price * $27,196 Median Starting Salary $53,198
#43 #43 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Belhaven University Jackson, MS Each year, Belhaven University grants around 152 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Applied Psychology, Education, General, and Health/Health Care Administration/Management....view more Acceptance Rate 53% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 970–1,150 Est. Net Price * $22,145 Median Starting Salary $47,540
#44 #44 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX Every year, Stephen F Austin State University grants about 278 degrees to those majoring in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 980–1,180 Est. Net Price * $15,498 Median Starting Salary $50,316
#45 #45 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 27 SAT Score 890–1,140 Est. Net Price * $18,233 Median Starting Salary $47,770
#46 #46 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 Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 920–1,150 Est. Net Price * $9,637 Median Starting Salary $51,055
#47 #47 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 108 degrees to students studying Biology/Biological Sciences, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, General Studies, and Social Work....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 31 SAT Score 740–980 Est. Net Price * $7,668 Median Starting Salary $44,698
#48 #48 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, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 910–1,100 Est. Net Price * $29,298 Median Starting Salary $53,616
#49 #49 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, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $33,865 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#50 #50 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Northern Vermont University Johnson, VT Each year, Northern Vermont University grants around 54 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include General Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, and Early Childhood Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 920–1,130 Est. Net Price * $15,546 Median Starting Salary $51,011
#51 #51 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 Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 710–950 Est. Net Price * $7,569 Median Starting Salary $45,392
#52 #52 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 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 890–1,080 Est. Net Price * $5,274 Median Starting Salary $50,755
#53 #53 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Columbia Southern University Orange Beach, AL Each year, Columbia Southern University grants around 608 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 143 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $14,085 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#54 #54 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 Criminal Justice/Police Science, Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other, and Accounting. In fact, Lackawanna College awards 29 degrees annually to Criminal Justice/Police Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $20,382 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#55 #55 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 Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $7,635 Median Starting Salary $44,338
#56 #56 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 Health/Health Care Administration/Management, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Criminal Justice/Police Science....view more Acceptance Rate 44% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $25,157 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#57 #57 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 11 degrees to students studying Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Social Work, Criminal Justice/Police Science, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,310 Median Starting Salary $43,533
#58 #58 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Brookline College-Tucson Tucson, AZ At Brookline College-Tucson, only three majors are offered: Surgical Technology/Technologist, Business Administration and Management, General, and Criminal Justice/Police......view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $18,645 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#59 #59 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. South University-Savannah Savannah, GA Each year, South University-Savannah awards around 12 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $24,116 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#60 #60 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 41 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 34% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $23,181 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#61 #61 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 -- Annual Degrees Awarded 28 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $26,103 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#62 #62 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, Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Police Science. In fact, South University-Austin grants 41 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 50% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $25,434 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#63 #63 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 37 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $18,063 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#64 #64 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Brookline College-Albuquerque Albuquerque, NM At Brookline College-Albuquerque, only three majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Criminal Justice/Police Science, and Accounting and Business/Management....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $37,566 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#65 #65 Best College for Criminal Justice/Police Science in the U.S. Caribbean University-Ponce Ponce, PR Each year, Caribbean University-Ponce awards about 28 degrees to those studying Electrical and Electronics Engineering, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,679 Median Starting Salary $42,247
#66 #66 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 Public Health, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, South University-Columbia grants 15 degrees annually to Public Health, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 51% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $22,112 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#67 #67 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 10 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $13,781 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#68 #68 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 93 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $20,494 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#69 #69 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, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $24,280 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#70 #70 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 37 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $13,749 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 Bachelors degree. On average, 54% percent of women and 46% 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

2,731

Female Students

1,466 (53%)

Male Students

1,265 (46%)

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

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$22,237

$52,539

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

57%

240

1,000–1,250

$4,141

$48,078

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

89%

327

1,150–1,350

$18,900

$48,153

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

81%

92

880–1,180

$16,527

$51,932

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

83%

100

960–1,180

$11,290

$48,929

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

98%

35

980–1,180

$22,224

$51,638

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

86%

39

1,010–1,110

$17,253

$48,330

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

91%

37

850–1,010

$14,595

$50,092

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

96%

36

820–1,040

$30,280

$48,442

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

60%

269

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$22,239

$50,742

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

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9

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$6,301

$43,813

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