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Criminal Justice in Nevada

Criminal Justice Schools in Nevada

176 Criminal Justice students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In this state, Criminal Justice is the 119th most popular major out of a total 369 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Criminal Justice Majors in Nevada

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 159
Associate Degree 10
Master’s Degree 7

Gender Distribution

In Nevada, 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 Nevada is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.0%
  • Black or African American: 5.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 35.8%
  • White: 46.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 8.5%
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Jobs for Criminal Justice Grads in Nevada

8,200 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 Nevada

In this state, criminal justice grads earn an average of $101,690. Nationwide, they make an average of $93,100.

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There are 4 colleges in Nevada that offer criminal justice degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

Western Nevada College

Carson City
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,495 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. 100% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $13,373.

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#2

Nevada State College

Henderson
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
23% Graduation Rate
7,289 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 5.00 years. This public school has an average net price of $13,866. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
19% Graduation Rate
3,772 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,817. 68% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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2 Degrees in Major Awarded
9% Graduation Rate
143 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1.

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Criminal Justice Careers in NV

Some of the careers criminal justice majors go into include:

Job Title NV Job Growth NV Median Salary
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Professors 29% $39,080
Police and Detective Supervisors 17% $101,390

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

Major Annual Graduates in NV
Criminal Justice Studies 588
Criminal Justice & Police Science 70
Corrections 1

View all majors related to Criminal Justice

View Nationwide Criminal Justice Report

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