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Criminal Justice in California

Criminal Justice Schools in California

In 2022-2023, 14,553 students earned their Criminal Justice degrees in CA.

A Criminal Justice major is the 63rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Criminal Justice Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 421
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10

Gender Distribution

In California, 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 California is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.3%
  • Black or African American: 4.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 63.2%
  • White: 18.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 7.9%
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Jobs for Criminal Justice Grads in California

In this state, there are 471,440 people employed in jobs related to a criminal justice degree, compared to 4,117,080 nationwide.

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Wages for Criminal Justice Jobs in California

A typical salary for a criminal justice grad in the state is $101,380, compared to a typical salary of $72,390 nationwide.

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

131 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
8,861 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.21 years to graduate. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $29,725. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time.

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107 Degrees in Major Awarded
8% Graduation Rate
31,115 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $24,722. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 7%.

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National University

San Diego
37 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
18,070 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. An average student at National University will pay a net price of $29,412. The average student takes 4.76 years to complete their degree at National University.

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31 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.17 years to graduate. 59% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 76% get financial aid.

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19 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
40,069 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 45%.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
36,208 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.98 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 65% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

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Loma Linda University

Loma Linda
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,468 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 3 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 96% are considered full time.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
19,689 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,215. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
32,293 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid. The average student takes 5.04 years to complete their degree at Sac State. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1.

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2 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
11,163 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.89 years.

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Criminal Justice Careers in CA

Some of the careers criminal justice majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Financial Examiners 14% $96,750
Computer Workers 14% $98,010

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
158
Homeland Security 147
Fire Protection 16
Other Homeland Security 14

View all majors related to Criminal Justice

View Nationwide Criminal Justice Report

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