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Criminal Justice & Police Science in New Jersey

Criminal Justice & Police Science Schools in New Jersey

Jobs for Criminal Justice & Police Science Grads in New Jersey

25,790 people in the state and 846,950 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Police Science.

Criminal Justice & Police Science Jobs Nationwide vs. NJ

Wages for Criminal Justice & Police Science Jobs in New Jersey

In this state, Police Science grads earn an average of $94,914. Nationwide, they make an average of $80,804.

Criminal Justice & Police Science Wages Nationwide vs. NJ

There are 7 colleges in New Jersey that offer Police Science degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,350 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from New Jersey pay around $3,960 a year in tuition.

#2

Rowan University

Glassboro

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $42,275 a year. About 78% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 82%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $26,354 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from New Jersey pay around $5,580 a year in tuition.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $33,617 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $5,921 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $30,419 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $5,346 a year.

#6

Ocean County College

Toms River

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $29,547 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from New Jersey pay around $4,690 a year in tuition.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $28,176 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $5,020 a year.

Criminal Justice & Police Science Careers in NJ

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

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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View Nationwide Criminal Justice & Police Science Report

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