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ACCEPTANCE RATE

89.74%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

88%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

14:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

50

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$5,421

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Criminal Justice Degree

The criminal justice degree program at Herzing University – Atlanta 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 Georgia colleges that offer criminal justice degrees.

Herzing University – Atlanta

50 Hurt Plaza SE Suite 400, Atlanta, GA

Students Enrolled in the Criminal Justice Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Herzing University – Atlanta offers a bachelor's degree program in criminal justice.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male5
Female6

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Black8
Hispanic1
Unknown2

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

Students who have completed the Criminal Justice program at Herzing University – Atlanta, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

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

  • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
    • Total Employment: 1
    • Average Hourly Rate: $32.95
    • Average Annual Salary: $68530

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

Admission Requirements & Details

The admissions information below may give an overview of the applicants Herzing University – Atlanta accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To support students and graduates, Herzing University – Atlanta may offer student services like those listed below:

  • Online classes
  • Night and weekend classes available
  • Remedial instructional courses
  • Academic counseling for students
  • Student employment
  • Assisting students to find work