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Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2020-2021, 181 students earned their Criminal Justice degrees in PA.

A Criminal Justice & Corrections major is the 65th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Criminal Justice & Corrections Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 156
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 15
Post-Master’s Certificate 10
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 10

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: 0.6%
  • Black or African American: 10.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.2%
  • White: 76.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 4.4%
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Jobs for Criminal Justice & Corrections Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 165,320 people in the state and 4,117,080 people in the nation working in criminal justice jobs.

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Wages for Criminal Justice & Corrections Jobs in Pennsylvania

Criminal Justice grads earn an average of $69,850 in the state and $72,390 nationwide.

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

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
6,885 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.32 years to graduate. This public school has an average net price of $19,117. The 5.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#2

DeSales University

Center Valley
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
3,302 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.80% which is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $29,547.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,701 a year. 71% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 75% of students receive it. 83% of the teachers are full time.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
2,790 Total Students

An average student at Mercyhurst will pay a net price of $27,283. It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate. 60% of the teachers are full time.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
6,130 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $23,006. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
8,860 Total Students

In their early career, SRU grads earn an average salary of $40,673. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,927.

#6

Temple University

Philadelphia
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. 56% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $47,659 after graduation.

#9

Waynesburg University

Waynesburg
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
1,576 Total Students

38% of the teachers are full time. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

#9

Point Park University

Pittsburgh
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
3,591 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,493 a year.

Criminal Justice & Corrections Careers in PA

Some of the careers criminal justice majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Information Security Analysts 26% $95,580
Forensic Science Technicians 16% $46,900
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Professors 12% $75,010
Financial Examiners 9% $80,180
Accountants and Auditors 9% $67,480
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 9% $40,830
Computer Workers 7% $84,660
Emergency Management Directors 4% $65,380
Managers 3% $116,820

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Homeland Security 288
141
Other Homeland Security 15

View all majors related to Criminal Justice & Corrections

View Nationwide Criminal Justice & Corrections Report

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