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Criminal Justice in Pennsylvania

Criminal Justice Schools in Pennsylvania

969 students earned Criminal Justice degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2022-2023 year.

In this state, Criminal Justice is the 221st most popular major out of a total 718 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Criminal Justice Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 43

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.9%
  • Black or African American: 11.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.8%
  • White: 68.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 8.5%
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Jobs for Criminal Justice Grads in Pennsylvania

15,170 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 Pennsylvania

In this state, criminal justice grads earn an average of $92,170. Nationwide, they make an average of $93,100.

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There are 7 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer criminal justice degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
2,790 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $23,666. The full-time teacher rate is 63%.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate

A typical student attending Penn State University Park will pay a net price of $32,223. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 68% of students receive it.

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Point Park University

Pittsburgh
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
3,591 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,653. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 29% are considered full time.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
2,613 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.25 years to complete their degree at Marywood. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
2,303 Total Students

The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at DelVal. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 45%.

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Holy Family University

Philadelphia
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
3,087 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 19% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
6,150 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $31,703. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 45%.

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Criminal Justice Careers in PA

Some of the careers criminal justice 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.

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Criminal Justice Studies 91
Criminal Justice & Police Science 32
Criminal Investigation/Interviewing 8
Juvenile Corrections 7
Other Corrections & Criminal Justice 5

View all majors related to Criminal Justice

View Nationwide Criminal Justice Report

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