Criminal Justice & Police Science Associate Degrees
There are 528 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aassociate degree in Criminal Justice & Police Science. This degree is more popular with male students, and about52% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.6% of Criminal Justice & Police Science graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Criminal Justice & Police Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 20,474 people earned theirCriminal Justice & Police Science majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Criminal Justice & Police Science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 3,904 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 5,420 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,162 |
| Master’s Degree | 8,886 |
Earnings of Criminal Justice & Police Science Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Criminal Justice & Police Science of $44,073 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $40,812 |
| 4 years | $44,073 |
| 5 years | $49,815 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Criminal Justice & Police Science students with their associate degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 52.6% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,852 |
| Women | 2,568 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Criminal Justice & Police Science graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,587 | 47.7% |
| Asian | 118 | 2.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,522 | 28.1% |
| Black or African American | 717 | 13.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 54 | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 208 | 3.8% |
| Race Unknown | 168 | 3.1% |
| International Students | 35 | 0.6% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.6% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Criminal Justice & Police Science Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 706 colleges that offer a associate degree in Criminal Justice & Police Science. Learn more about the most popular below:
Santa Ana College tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Criminal Justice & Police Science majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 813 associate degrees in Criminal Justice & Police Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Criminal Justice & Police Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Eastern Gateway Community College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Criminal Justice & Police Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 697 people received their associate degree in Criminal Justice & Police Science from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Criminal Justice & Police Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rio Salado College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Criminal Justice & Police Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 453 people received their associate degree in Criminal Justice & Police Science from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Criminal Justice & Police Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
George Mason University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Criminal Justice & Police Science. This school awarded 331 associate degrees in Criminal Justice & Police Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
San Bernardino Valley College is a popular choice for Criminal Justice & Police Science majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 312 people received their associate degree in Criminal Justice & Police Science from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Criminal Justice & Police Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Canyon University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Criminal Justice & Police Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 300 people received their associate degree in Criminal Justice & Police Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Camden County College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Criminal Justice & Police Science. This school awarded 293 associate degrees in Criminal Justice & Police Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Criminal Justice & Police Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
East Los Angeles College is a popular choice for Criminal Justice & Police Science majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 290 associate degrees in Criminal Justice & Police Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Criminal Justice & Police Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southwestern Illinois College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Criminal Justice & Police Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 282 people received their associate degree in Criminal Justice & Police Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Criminal Justice & Police Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 247 people received their associate degree in Criminal Justice & Police Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Sinclair Community College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Criminal Justice & Police Science. This school awarded 247 associate degrees in Criminal Justice & Police Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Broward College is a popular choice for Criminal Justice & Police Science majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 236 people received their associate degree in Criminal Justice & Police Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rowan University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Criminal Justice & Police Science. This school awarded 230 associate degrees in Criminal Justice & Police Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Walters State Community College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Criminal Justice & Police Science. This school awarded 223 associate degrees in Criminal Justice & Police Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ferris State University is a popular choice for Criminal Justice & Police Science majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 207 associate degrees in Criminal Justice & Police Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Hennepin Technical College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Criminal Justice & Police Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 190 people received their associate degree in Criminal Justice & Police Science from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Criminal Justice & Police Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia Southern University is a popular choice for Criminal Justice & Police Science majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 188 associate degrees in Criminal Justice & Police Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Criminal Justice & Police Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Fox Valley Technical College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Criminal Justice & Police Science. This school awarded 178 associate degrees in Criminal Justice & Police Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Criminal Justice & Police Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A & M International University is a popular choice for Criminal Justice & Police Science majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 172 people received their associate degree in Criminal Justice & Police Science from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Criminal Justice & Police Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pima Community College is a popular choice for Criminal Justice & Police Science majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 161 people received their associate degree in Criminal Justice & Police Science from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Criminal Justice & Police Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Criminal Justice & Police Science that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 41,895 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 26,997 |
| Corrections | 4,967 |
| Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other | 4,327 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 2,175 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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