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Criminal Justice in Florida

Criminal Justice Schools in Florida

1,035 students earned Criminal Justice degrees in Florida in the 2022-2023 year.

In this state, Criminal Justice is the 41st most popular major out of a total 737 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Criminal Justice Majors in Florida

Criminal Justice majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 504
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 253
Bachelor’s Degree 164
Master’s Degree 114

Gender Distribution

In Florida, a criminal justice major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of criminal justice majors in Florida is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.1%
  • Black or African American: 19.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 32.3%
  • White: 37.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 9.2%
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Jobs for Criminal Justice Grads in Florida

31,030 people in the state and 594,390 in the nation are employed in jobs related to criminal justice.

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Wages for Criminal Justice Jobs in Florida

Criminal Justice grads earn an average of $87,850 in the state and $93,100 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Florida that offer criminal justice degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

165 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
20,330 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $35,843. Of all the students who attend this school, 81% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

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114 Degrees in Major Awarded
19,532 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,264. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 38%.

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Valencia College

Orlando
91 Degrees in Major Awarded
45,949 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 32%. A typical student attending Valencia College will pay a net price of $11,025. 79% of students get financical aid.

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Broward College

Fort Lauderdale
75 Degrees in Major Awarded
33,243 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 29 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 32%. This public school has an average net price of $13,440.

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44 Degrees in Major Awarded
15,236 Total Students

27 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 39% of the teachers are full time. 91% of students get financical aid.

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Lynn University

Boca Raton
40 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
3,232 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years. 99% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $36,359.

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Polk State College

Winter Haven
39 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,961 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $9,107. Of all the students who attend this school, 75% get financial aid.

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37 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
812 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years.

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32 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,298 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 26 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 36% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 84% get financial aid.

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29 Degrees in Major Awarded
15,141 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,149. The full-time teacher rate is 26%. 27 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Criminal Justice Careers in FL

Some of the careers criminal justice majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Professors 17% $61,830
Police and Detective Supervisors 11% $84,870

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to criminal justice.

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Criminal Justice Studies 3,623
Criminal Justice & Police Science 130
Other Corrections & Criminal Justice 123
Securities Services Management 9
Protective Services Operations 3

View all majors related to Criminal Justice

View Nationwide Criminal Justice Report

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