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Criminal Justice Studies in Pennsylvania

Criminal Justice Studies Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2022-2023, 1,593 students earned their Criminal Justice Studies degrees in PA.

As a degree choice, Criminal Justice Studies is the 120th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Criminal Justice Studies Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 95
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 16
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.2%
  • Black or African American: 14.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.3%
  • White: 64.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 6.7%
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Jobs for Criminal Justice Studies Grads in Pennsylvania

In this state, there are 4,110 people employed in jobs related to a criminal justice studies degree, compared to 175,310 nationwide.

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Wages for Criminal Justice Studies Jobs in Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a criminal justice studies grad in the state is $83,960, compared to a typical salary of $72,390 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer criminal justice studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

#2

DeSales University

Center Valley
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
3,302 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $28,928. 100% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 38% are considered full time.

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18 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
17,719 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 72%. Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
8,860 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.23 years to graduate. This public school has an average net price of $19,718. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

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#4

Temple University

Philadelphia
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. A typical student attending Temple will pay a net price of $23,742.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $32,223. 100% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 68% get financial aid.

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#7

Keystone College

La Plume
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
1,386 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.30 years. 100% of students get financical aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $15,559.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
6,130 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending Ship will pay a net price of $21,562. The full-time teacher rate is 78%.

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Criminal Justice Studies Careers in PA

Some of the careers criminal justice studies majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Professors 12% $75,010

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Criminal Justice 38
Criminal Justice & Police Science 32
Criminal Investigation/Interviewing 8
Juvenile Corrections 7
Other Corrections & Criminal Justice 5

View all majors related to Criminal Justice Studies

View Nationwide Criminal Justice Studies Report

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