Criminal Justice & Police Science at Essex County College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Criminal Justice & Police Science, you may want to check out the program at Essex County College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Essex County College is in Newark, NJ.
During the most recent reporting year, 56 criminal justice & police science degrees were awarded at Essex County College.
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Studying Online at Essex County College
Distance learning is available at Essex County College. Of 7,026 students, 706 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,173 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Criminal Justice & Police Science graduates at Essex County College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Criminal Justice & Police Science graduates at Essex County College are 70% women (39) and 30% men (17).
Criminal Justice & Police Science Associate’s Program at Essex County College
Of the 56 associate’s criminal justice & police science degrees awarded at Essex County College, 70% were women (39) and 30% were men (17).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminal Justice & Police Science associate’s degree recipients at Essex County College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 17 |
| Black / African American | 29 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Minority students account for 84% of Criminal Justice & Police Science associate’s degree recipients at Essex County College, above the national average of 49%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Criminal Justice & Police Science Graduates
Those who complete Criminal Justice & Police Science program at Essex County College work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Criminal Justice & Police Science majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary | $91,449 |
| Private Detectives and Investigators | $71,252 |
| Intelligence Analysts | $65,483 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $64,492 |
| Police Identification and Records Officers | $61,847 |
| Bailiffs | $55,588 |
| Customs and Border Protection Officers | $50,191 |
| Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers | $49,631 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.