Criminal Justice Degree

The criminal justice degree program at Cisco 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 Texas colleges that offer criminal justice degrees.

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Cisco College

1711 Briarcrest Dr, Bryan, TX

Cisco Junior College in Abilene, Texas is a small community college, but don’t let its size fool you. CC offers students an environment of learning that allows for specialized attention from faculty members. Its small stature hosts various student clubs and associations, and provides student housing. Cisco College provides a great education for every kind of student, whether you are continuing your education to pursue better work opportunities or you require flexible course scheduling. For those wishing to pursue their Associate of Arts degree, Associate of Arts in teaching, Associates of Applied Sciences, and several other certifications close to home, Cisco College is the perfect choice.

There are over 4500 students enrolled at Cisco College and the college has been servicing Cisco since 1939. CC offers a great start for students planning on attending a 4 year University. The college provides several helpful resources developed to assist students including the C.O.R.E program (Creating Opportunities for Relevant Education). C.O.R.E’s main function is to prepare students for success in college and the career of their choice. C.O.R.E is just one of several student resources available at CC.

Cisco’s College education is more than affordable. Tuition for Abilene Campus and Texas Residents, costs $125 per credit hour, $161 for out of state, and $161 for international. For the Cisco main campus the costs are $85 per credit hour for in district residents, $110 for out of district residents and $146 for international students.

Financial aid can be easily applied for, along with comprehensive programs available for grants, work programs, loan programs and scholarships – all to assist eligible students with the costs of their education. For more information on all that Cisco College has to offer, please visit the CC website.

Students Enrolled in the Criminal Justice Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Cisco College has offered the following program levels for students:

• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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

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