Criminal Justice & Police Science Schools in Massachusetts
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Jobs for Criminal Justice & Police Science Grads in Massachusetts
19,870 people in the state and 846,950 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Police Science.
Wages for Criminal Justice & Police Science Jobs in Massachusetts
In this state, Police Science grads earn an average of $82,789. Nationwide, they make an average of $80,804.
Most Popular Criminal Justice & Police Science Programs in MA
There are 6 colleges in Massachusetts that offer Police Science degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 6 below:
Graduates earn a median salary of $50,473 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 90%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 73%.
Graduates earn a median salary of $43,564 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $5,520 a year.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $39,700 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from Massachusetts pay around $5,520 a year in tuition.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $39,651 a year. Undergrads from Massachusetts pay around $5,376 a year in tuition.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $47,136 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from Massachusetts pay around $5,974 a year in tuition.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $40,197 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from Massachusetts pay around $5,688 a year in tuition.
Criminal Justice & Police Science Careers in MA
Some of the careers Police Science majors go into include:
| Job Title | Nationwide Job Growth | Nationwide Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Police Identification and Records Officers | — | $61,847 |
| Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers | — | $49,631 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | — | $64,492 |
| Private Detectives and Investigators | — | $71,252 |
| Customs and Border Protection Officers | — | $50,191 |
| Intelligence Analysts | — | $65,483 |
| Bailiffs | — | $55,588 |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary | — | $91,449 |
Related Majors in Massachusetts
Below are some popular majors that are similar to Police Science.
| Major | Annual Graduates Nationwide |
|---|---|
| Criminology | 10,365 |
| Forensic Science and Technology | 4,612 |
| Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism | 2,377 |
| Cybersecurity Defense Strategy/Policy | 999 |
| Criminalistics and Criminal Science | 584 |
| Financial Forensics and Fraud Investigation | 324 |
| Natural Resource Protection | 224 |
| Other Homeland Security | 213 |
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