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Police Science in Missouri

Police Science Schools in Missouri

244 students earned Police Science degrees in Missouri in the 2022-2023 year.

A Police Science major is the 90th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Police Science Majors in Missouri

Police Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 96
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 96
Associate Degree 95
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 53

Gender Distribution

In Missouri, a police science major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of police science majors in Missouri is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.4%
  • Black or African American: 11.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.4%
  • White: 70.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 9.4%
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Jobs for Police Science Grads in Missouri

There are 16,080 people in the state and 829,560 people in the nation working in police science jobs.

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Wages for Police Science Jobs in Missouri

In this state, police science grads earn an average of $56,700. Nationwide, they make an average of $65,400.

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There are 10 colleges in Missouri that offer police science degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
5,045 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.65 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time.

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33 Degrees in Major Awarded
15,206 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. 36% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it.

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#3

Mineral Area College

Park Hills
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,410 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 40% are considered full time.

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#4

Jefferson College

Hillsboro
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,740 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 92% of students get financical aid. 100% of the teachers are full time.

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#5

Crowder College

Neosho
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,194 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 37%. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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#6

Three Rivers College

Poplar Bluff
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,759 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,633. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,014 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 79% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 26% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,928 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 31%. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,591 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $9,476. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
23% Graduation Rate
1,020 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $14,507. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 75% are considered full time.

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Police Science Careers in MO

Some of the careers police science majors go into include:

Job Title MO Job Growth MO Median Salary
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Professors 19% $73,930
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers 8% $48,080
Bailiffs 0% $34,260

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to police science.

Major Annual Graduates in MO
Criminal Justice 741
Criminal Justice Studies 264
Corrections 82
Securities Services Management 6

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