Criminal Justice Degree

The criminal justice degree program at Mountain View 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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Mountain View College

1701 W Ben White Blvd, Ste 100, Austin, TX

Mountain View College is a community college located in the large city of Dallas, Texas. Prospective students considering MVC will find the campus a cheaper alternative to many other institutions of higher learning, with a low annual tuition rate of under $2500 a year for in-state residents, and about $4000 for out of state students.

As a public institute of higher education, applicants will enjoy an open admissions process at Mountain View College, which opens its door to students of all backgrounds and educational needs.

As of 2013, Mountain View College currently serves the higher education needs of approximately 8500 students, of which some 6200 are part-time students, while about 2200 are full-time. As you can probably guess from the above demographics, Mountain View College is a great choice for those who want to earn a college degree, but are unable to devote the time required for a full course load.

Students can choose to major in a number of popular academic programs at Mountain View College, earning an associate's degree in fields including early childhood education and teaching, e-commerce, biotechnology laboratory technician, criminal justice, air traffic controller, aviation/airway management and operations, emergency medical technician, and many, many more.

Considering its prime location in Dallas, a large city and financial hub, students in search of off-campus extracurricular activities will find any number of entertainment hotspots options and a thriving night life is well within reach at MVC, whether by car or on foot.

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Students Enrolled in the Criminal Justice Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Mountain View 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

Salary & Wages

• Austin-Round Rock, TX
  • Total Employment: 180
  • Average Hourly Rate: $47.68
  • Average Annual Salary: $99180

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