Criminal Justice & Police Science at Rio Salado College
If you plan to study Criminal Justice & Police Science, consider the program at Rio Salado College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Rio Salado College is in Tempe, AZ.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 453 criminal justice & police science graduations were recorded at Rio Salado College.
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Online Class Availability at Rio Salado College
Distance learning is available at Rio Salado College. Of 18,841 students, 8,147 (43%) studied exclusively online and 552 (3%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Criminal Justice & Police Science graduates at Rio Salado College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Criminal Justice & Police Science graduates at Rio Salado College are 12% women (56) and 88% men (397).
Criminal Justice & Police Science Associate’s Program at Rio Salado College
Of the 30 associate’s criminal justice & police science degrees awarded at Rio Salado College, 13% were women (4) and 87% were men (26).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminal Justice & Police Science associate’s degree recipients at Rio Salado College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 12 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 57% of Criminal Justice & Police Science associate’s degree recipients at Rio Salado 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for Criminal Justice & Police Science Graduates
Those who complete Criminal Justice & Police Science program at Rio Salado College work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Criminal Justice & Police Science graduates, 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
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