Criminal Justice Degree

The criminal justice degree program at Ancilla College prepares students for instruction that focuses on the criminal justice system, its organizational components and processes, and its legal and public policy contexts. Students who graduate from the criminal justice degree program will have knowledge in criminal law and policy, police and correctional systems organization, the administration of justice and the judiciary, and public attitudes regarding criminal justice issues. Get more details below including other Illinois colleges that offer criminal justice degrees.

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Ancilla College

Also known as Harper College

1200 W Algonquin Rd, Palatine, IL

Ancilla College operates as a two year career college that offers training and education opportunities for its students in Donaldson and surrounding areas. Students can select from a few areas of study, including:

• Health and Clinical Professions
• Business and Marketing Studies
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Liberal Arts and Sciences
• Security and Protective Services

Over the previous several years Ancilla College has granted degrees to more than 180 students. Ancilla College has listed over twenty different programs available to students, with an Associates degree being the highest level offered. Here are the programs with more popularity among students:

• Nursing
• Business Administration
• Health Services
• Behavioral Science
• General Studies

To help students and recent graduates, Ancilla College may offer support services including:

• Online classes
• Weekend and night classes available
• Remedial courses
• Academic counseling for students

The last reported accreditation for Ancilla College was done by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission. Please visit ancilla.edu for more information on programs offered and consumer disclosures.

Students Enrolled in the Criminal Justice Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Harper College offers an associate's degree program in criminal justice.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in criminal justice, corrections, and law enforcement administration. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers

Description

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of correctional officers and jailers.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives

Description

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, first-line supervisors of police and detectives employment is expected to grow at a rate of 4.2% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $50.28
  • Average Annual Salary: $104580
• Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 160
  • Average Hourly Rate: $33.58
  • Average Annual Salary: $69840
• Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 220
  • Average Hourly Rate: $48.77
  • Average Annual Salary: $101430

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).