Criminal Justice & Police Science Master’s Degrees
There are 528 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Criminal Justice & Police Science. This degree is more popular with female students, and about34% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 2.8% of Criminal Justice & Police Science graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Criminal Justice & Police Science Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 20,474 students 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 | 5,420 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,162 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 8,886 |
Earnings of Criminal Justice & Police Science Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s 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 master’s degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 65.1% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 38 |
| Women | 71 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Criminal Justice & Police Science graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 69 | 63.3% |
| Asian | 4 | 3.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 | 8.3% |
| Black or African American | 18 | 16.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.9% |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 2.8% |
| Race Unknown | 2 | 1.8% |
| International Students | 3 | 2.8% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 2.8% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Criminal Justice & Police Science Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 706 colleges that offer a master’s 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 master's degree. This school awarded 813 master's degrees in Criminal Justice & Police Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Criminal Justice & Police Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Eastern Gateway Community College is a popular choice for Criminal Justice & Police Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 697 people received their master's 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.
Rio Salado College is a popular choice for Criminal Justice & Police Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 453 people received their master's 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.
George Mason University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Criminal Justice & Police Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 331 people received their master's 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.
San Bernardino Valley College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Criminal Justice & Police Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 312 people received their master's 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.
Grand Canyon University is a popular choice for Criminal Justice & Police Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 300 master's 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.
Camden County College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Criminal Justice & Police Science. This school awarded 293 master's degrees in Criminal Justice & Police Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's 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 master's degree. This school awarded 290 master's 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.
Southwestern Illinois College is a popular choice for Criminal Justice & Police Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 282 master's 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.
CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College is a popular choice for Criminal Justice & Police Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 247 people received their master's 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 is a popular choice for Criminal Justice & Police Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 247 people received their master's 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.
Broward College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Criminal Justice & Police Science. This school awarded 236 master's degrees in Criminal Justice & Police Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Criminal Justice & Police Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rowan University is a popular choice for Criminal Justice & Police Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 230 master's 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 is a popular choice for Criminal Justice & Police Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 223 people received their master's 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.
Ferris State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Criminal Justice & Police Science. This school awarded 207 master's 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 is a popular choice for Criminal Justice & Police Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 190 master's 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.
Columbia Southern University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Criminal Justice & Police Science. This school awarded 188 master's 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.
Fox Valley Technical College is a popular choice for Criminal Justice & Police Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 178 master's 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.
Texas A & M International University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Criminal Justice & Police Science. This school awarded 172 master's degrees in Criminal Justice & Police Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Criminal Justice & Police Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pima Community College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Criminal Justice & Police Science. This school awarded 161 master's 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.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Criminal Justice & Police Science that also offer master’s 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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